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The Experts Exchange provides informed opinion and information to the Healthcare Technologies sector, from people at the the heart of it, through blogs and comment. This section also provides the opportunity to gain valuable insights from these individuals.

Innovation and the NHS: improving health and wealth

10 May 2013

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The NHS is set to be ‘propelled into the modern world’ with the assistance of technology, according to Jeremy Hunt, starting with a paperless health service by 2018, as the Government faces calls from the Chair of the Medical Technology Parliamentary Group to prioritise measures which promote innovation in the NHS.

It has been long argued that medical innovation and ...

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GP Revalidation

08 February 2013

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In this blog post we feature Dr Simon O'Hara discussing the use of app technology on BBC Radio Leeds.

Dr. O’Hara – a GP trainer for 14 years and an appraiser for nine – came up with the idea for Osmosis - a product to aid GP revalidation.
Osmosis is a piece of software which automatically collates any online research ...

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Party conference roundup

23 October 2012

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By The Public Affairs Company, Government Relations consultants

This year’s party conferences centred on battles of words as the parties sought to mark their positions in the sands, preferring discussions of ideas to unveiling major new policy plans. Yet, behind the scenes, discussions did provide an interesting insight into the direction each of the parties is likely to take on ...

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The product design process

19 September 2012

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By Richard Hall, Managing Director of Pd-m International

Pd-m (Product Development and Management) is an innovation, product design and manufacturing project management business located in Ripon, North Yorkshire, this blog focusses on the product design process and Pd-m's unique approach.

Product design is very subjective and every person has a different perspective. Our approach to projects is very much modular ...

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House of Lords inquiry can further development opportunities for regenerative medicine

20 August 2012

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By The Public Affairs Company, Government Relations consultants
Companies involved with regenerative medicine have an opportunity to encourage the Government to take action to support innovation and the development of commercial opportunities following the launch of an inquiry into the sector by the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee. So as to inform its recommendations, to which the Government ...

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Time for NHS suppliers to engage with Government

01 June 2012

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By The Public Affairs Company, Government Relations consultants
Given the impact it could have on their business, Medilink members who supply the NHS should consider engaging with the Government as it announces the first steps to shaking up its procurement strategy, says Yorkshire based government relations consultants, The Public Affairs Company.
With the Department of Health this week publishing ...

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Social Media: The Conduit of Patient Power

26 April 2012

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By Martin Webb, Senior PR Officer at Medilink Yorkshire & Humber

Over the last couple for years, and especially in the last 12 months, we’ve seen a real sea-change in the way our members are looking to communicate with their audience(s).

Ongoing and rapid advancements in technology have been a dictating force in this changing behaviour in the world ...

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The future of translation services

26 March 2012

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By Laurianne Enos, Partners, Talking Heads® Translation Services

Although translation (written) and interpretation (verbal) are the primary functions of a language services agency, smart exporters will be utilising their agencies for much more…

One of the ways we do this is by providing bespoke tutoring for clients, taking companies and individuals through the often daunting process of learning about a language or culture, preparing you to do ...

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The importance of standing out from the crowd

22 December 2010

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by Darren Evans, Creative Director - The Engine Room

The economic downturn has thrown up many challenges and problems for business owners; the shift in landscape and changes in regional business support will place more pressure on the need to stand out from the crowd – to attract new business, investment and the best talent.

Yorkshire and Humber is home ...

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Modern Supply Chains in Business

30 September 2010

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by Henry Noteman, Operations Manager - Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd

Modern supply chains focus on customers. As a result business and manufacturing processes need to be agile and scalable. When a customer wants a change they must be prepared to shift directions accordingly.

Earlier, manufacturers had the luxury of taking years to develop, market and sell their products. Back then, ...

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