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37: HealthTech Hour with Steve Roest - Episode 37
37: HealthTech Hour with Steve Roest - Episode 37
37: HealthTech Hour with Steve Roest - Episode 37
Tuesday 24th September 2024
Steve Roest chats with Richie McGregor about how digital health technologies are revolutionising rural healthcare in this episode of HealthTech Hour.
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Episode Overview
- Digital health technologies can significantly improve healthcare access in rural areas.
- Remote diagnostics and consultations are reshaping patient care.
- Cumbria Health reinvests surplus funds back into community projects.
- Digital solutions help address workforce shortages in healthcare.
- Integration of technology enhances efficiency and patient care.
"We've been overwhelmingly surprised with people's capability around the technology, particularly at home."
In this episode of HealthTech Hour, Steve Roest sits down with Richie McGregor, Head of Digital and Performance at Cumbria Health on Call. Together, they dive into the transformative power of digital health technologies in rural areas. Richie shares his journey from project management to leading digital innovation at Cumbria Health, an organisation dedicated to providing out-of-hours primary and urgent care.
They explore how remote diagnostics and consultations are reshaping healthcare delivery, especially in regions where access to traditional healthcare services can be challenging. The discussion touches on the importance of social value, with Cumbria Health reinvesting surplus funds back into community projects and charities. Richie explains how the integration of digital solutions has not only improved efficiency but also enhanced patient care.
The episode also highlights the potential of remote health technologies to address workforce shortages and meet increasing healthcare demands. If you're curious about how digital health can make a real difference in both urban and rural settings, this episode is a must-listen.