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Driving the Future of Healthcare
Hammond Reddie - CTO, University Hospital Birmingham & Phil Moore - Digital Innovation Lead, Insight
In this insightful discussion, Phil Moore, Insight's innovation lead, and Hammond Reddie, University Hospitals Birmingham's CTO, delve into the complexities and future of healthcare IT systems. Hammond emphasizes the importance of collaboration with service owners to drive progress, despite there being occasional areas of friction. Hammond highlights the challenges posed by the numerous interdependent systems within healthcare, noting that changes in one system can significantly impact others. He underscores the necessity of understanding the infrastructure at a granular level, revealing that their Trust manages between 600 and 700 systems, and sometimes ownership and accountability is unclear. This lack of clarity can hinder effective management and innovation. Hammond advocates for a methodical approach to evaluating and implementing changes to avoid unintended consequences. The conversation sheds light on the critical role of IT in healthcare and the need for strategic planning and collaboration to navigate its complexities and drive future advancements.
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Cyber Resilience in Healthcare
Hammond Reddie - CTO, University Hospital Birmingham & Peter Rising - Practice Lead - Cybersecurity, Insight
In this interview, Hammond Reddie from University Hospitals Birmingham and Peter Rising from Insight discuss cybersecurity in healthcare, emphasizing the need for robust data protection and strategic investment. They reflect on the challenges of funding, the evolving threat landscape, and the impact of AI technologies. The conversation covers the importance of data governance, the rapid deployment of Teams during the pandemic, and balancing operational efficiency with security. Hammond and Peter also explore how to build a cybersecurity team and the future outlook, highlighting education and collaboration as key to resilience against cyber threats.
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Driving the Future of Healthcare
Hammond Reddie - CTO, University Hospital Birmingham & Phil Moore - Digital Innovation Lead, Insight
In this insightful discussion, Phil Moore, Insight's innovation lead, and Hammond Reddie, University Hospitals Birmingham's CTO, delve into the complexities and future of healthcare IT systems. Hammond emphasizes the importance of collaboration with service owners to drive progress, despite there being occasional areas of friction. Hammond highlights the challenges posed by the numerous interdependent systems within healthcare, noting that changes in one system can significantly impact others. He underscores the necessity of understanding the infrastructure at a granular level, revealing that their Trust manages between 600 and 700 systems, and sometimes ownership and accountability is unclear. This lack of clarity can hinder effective management and innovation. Hammond advocates for a methodical approach to evaluating and implementing changes to avoid unintended consequences. The conversation sheds light on the critical role of IT in healthcare and the need for strategic planning and collaboration to navigate its complexities and drive future advancements.