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Digital foundations for an AI-enabled NHS

September 14, 2026•1 min read

Digital foundations for an AI-enabled NHS


Co-authored with the UK EPR Network, this whitepaper brings together insights from six healthcare technology pioneers to explore what it really takes to prepare for AI in healthcare. From interoperability and governance to clinician trust and modular design, it reveals the technical and human foundations needed to unlock AI’s potential while safeguarding patients, data, and trust.

In this report:

  • The role of interoperability, open standards, and modular systems in future-proofing AI adoption

  • How governance frameworks can ensure safe, ethical, and accountable AI use in the NHS

  • Why clinician-centred design and transparency are critical for adoption and trust

  • Practical steps NHS Trusts can take today to prepare for AI at scale

~15 min read (circa 4000 words)

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Healthcare Innovation Consortium

Healthcare Innovation Consortium (HIC) works with healthcare organisations and technology suppliers to navigate the evolving NHS landscape, combining healthcare expertise, market intelligence and digital insight to support better-informed strategy and decision-making.

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