(Whitepaper) Digital foundations for an AI-enabled NHS
We are pleased to have shared our experience with adaptive AI in Healthcare Innovation Consortium’s UK EPR Network whitepaper, Digital Foundations for an AI-Enabled NHS. Our insight looks at how real-time clinician feedback can refine AI models, reduce false alarms, and build trust in AI-driven care.
Building the Digital Foundations for an AI-Enabled NHS
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often described as the future of healthcare — and with good reason. From EPRs, to spotting health issues earlier and automating time-consuming tasks, to tailoring treatment plans and improving the way services are delivered, AI has the potential to change the way we care for patients.
But here’s the catch: that future can’t become a reality unless the NHS has the right digital foundations in place.
Why AI in Healthcare Depends on Strong Digital Infrastructure
Too often, conversations about AI in healthcare focus on algorithms and cutting-edge tools. In practice, AI readiness begins somewhere less glamorous but absolutely critical — infrastructure. At the heart of this are Electronic Patient Records (EPRs). These systems are the backbone of modern healthcare data, capturing the structured, real-time information that AI tools rely on. Without reliable, accessible, and interoperable EPRs, even the most advanced AI will struggle to deliver value.
The Challenge of EPR Variation Across the NHS
Right now, the challenge is variation. Across the NHS, there are significant differences in the maturity, configuration, and everyday use of EPR systems. That inconsistency undermines both data quality and interoperability. Unless we address these gaps, national ambitions for a Single Patient Record — and the widespread use of AI-enabled care — will remain out of reach.
The Role of the UK EPR Network in Driving AI Readiness
That’s why the work of the UK EPR Network, convened by the Healthcare Innovation Consortium, is so important. The network provides a vendor-neutral space for collaboration and knowledge sharing across the EPR ecosystem. Its latest whitepaper, Digital Foundations for an AI-Enabled NHS, sets out what it truly means to be AI ready, the capabilities that still need to be built, and how organisations can move forward safely and strategically.
Building Trust Through Adaptive AI and Clinician Feedback
We’re proud to have contributed our perspective to this paper, sharing our experience with adaptive AI, in Healthcare Innovation Consortium’s UK EPR Network whitepaper, Digital Foundations for an AI-Enabled NHS. Our focus is on how real-time clinician feedback can refine AI models, reduce false alarms, and — perhaps most importantly — build trust in AI-driven care.
The Path Forward for an AI-Enabled NHS
The message is clear: if the NHS wants to harness the power of AI, the journey must start with getting the digital basics right. Only then can the promise of AI truly translate into better care for patients.
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