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North West healthcare SMEs boosted by Health Science Network partnership

The North West Coast Academic Health Science Network (NWC AHSN) has collaborated with a number of technology firms, which are supporting NHS Trusts across the region to implement new technology, systems and products.

The network, which marked its first year of operation in December, has partnered with over 15 local companies in the last 12 months.

Recent collaborations include med-tech companies uMotif, AliveCor and EasySHARE.

The NWC AHSN has helped to support the implementation of the companies’ products in the region’s healthcare system.

The North West Coast AHSN supported the roll out of a pilot project for EasySHARE - a remote-monitoring system for people with diabetes who are due to undergo major surgery.

The project was introduced at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, earlier this year.

The EasySHARE innovation has been developed by Healthimo Limited, based in Warrington and the system is now starting to be implemented at the Trust.

The organisation is also implementing the roll out of a new hand-held ECG device, the AliveCor Heart Monitor which allows people to monitor their heart rhythm and detect atrial fibrillation (AF/, irregular heart beat) and is a major cause of stroke.

Chief executive of the North West Coast AHSN, Dr Liz Mear, said: “We’re very pleased to have had the opportunity to work with and support such innovative, game-changing companies in developing and implementing their products in hospitals in the region .

“We’re already seeing the benefits that this technology is bringing to the trusts where it is being taken up and used, which is very encouraging.

“Driving forward and supporting the spread of innovative products and systems is a key element of the network’s remit.

“The North West Coast AHSN has now collaborated with, or supported, a number of healthcare technology companies.

“The roll out of technology, which improves the efficiency of our systems and the quality of care being offered to people, is vital to increasing the effectiveness of healthcare services and ensuring the very best care possible.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Sophia Taha .