What lessons can be learnt from the past? – June 2016

Improving the way the NHS uses innovation has become the holy grail of NHS efficiency. In 2004, Derek Wanless described the NHS as a ‘late and slow adopter of innovation’ in his review, ‘Securing Good Health for the Whole Population’. Since that report many people would argue that the situation remains the same, despite a series of initiatives and reports promoting better use of innovation.

In this report The Medical Technology Group (MTG) considered what can be learnt from previous initiatives and suggested ways the Accelerated Access Review (AAR) can have most impact.

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