Charting patient pathways with precision for better healthcare

In this month’s issue, Meindert Boysen, deputy chief executive and director of the Centre for Health Technology Evaluation at NICE looks at ways that could help to achieve fairer and faster access to medicines in the NHS. The global pandemic has highlighted the need for health and care systems to be able to respond to evolving situations with speed, flexibility and agility and, as Meindert explains, the proposed changes will shape the UK marketplace by offering greater decision-making flexibility where it truly counts and builds on several initiatives in which NICE is already involved. Read more on page 18.

In our cover article this month, Danny Buckland explores the importance of charting patient pathways with precision for better healthcare. As Danny explains, making a healthcare system tick is like creating a Swiss watch – it requires patience, persistence and a sharp eye for detail. Read more on page 30.

Looking ahead, in our March issue we have a spotlight on diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace. In 2022, there is a renewed focus on DE&I in the workplace. But for DE&I to be successful, businesses as a whole need to be actively engaged. Today’s workforce is looking for organisations that are transparent in their focus on delivering DE&I and such businesses will significantly benefit from a workforce that represents and can potentially better understand diverse and multicultural audiences.

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