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The Briefing Room - Ministry of Health Tech

Ministry of Health Tech
NHS
Seven Conditions For Successful Innovation
AI In Healthcare
NHS App
Accountable Care Organization
Avatar Therapy
NHS Ten-Year Plan
NHS Medium-Term Planning Framework
NICE
Ambient Voice Technology
Neighbourhood Health
Artificial Intelligence In Health Care
Health Europe
NHS 10-Year Plan
Health Europe Amsterdam
Innovator Passport
The Fix Health Tech Festival
MHRA
Health Innovation Network
National Adoption Pathways

Join us monthly in The Briefing Room at The Ministry of Health Tech for a round up of news and critical themes tailor made for rising stars of the health tech industry. Let us do the hard work for you, if you can't stand the thought of wading through the latest government policy document, trying to unpack the most recent directives for tech validation, or if you're simply looking for the best rout... more

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With Wes Streeting’s departure as Health and Social Care Secretary and the situation over Palantir’s access to patient records going nuclear, we’ve got a bumper episode for you. We’re joined by the HSJ to go back to the beginning with the Federated D... more

As the highs of our Spring Fling begin to subside, we’re talking neighbourhood health, it’s the only show in town right now, but how is healthtech assisting ICBs in making the transition? We’re also asking where health tech meets the transformational... more

We’re live in Birmingham at Rewired 2026 - catching-up with a host of health tech SMEs and network members, getting the lowdown on the recent changes to DTAC, hearing the inside track on one of the biggest deployments of Ambient Voice Technology in t... more

We’re live in Yorkshire at the HETT Leaders Summit 2026, experiencing local focus with national relevance - and Damian is well out of his Essex comfort zone. Find out more about the big changes at NICE in the way they will be assessing, and actually... more

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Joe Talora
Health Journalism specialist
HSJ
Episode: E20 - Palantir debacle, Wesignation, NHS front door, Confed Expo, HLTH
Marek Stepniak
CEO of Beamtree
Beamtree
Episode: E20 - Palantir debacle, Wesignation, NHS front door, Confed Expo, HLTH
Dr. Charlotte Refsum
Director of Health Policy
Tony Blair Institute
Episode: E20 - Palantir debacle, Wesignation, NHS front door, Confed Expo, HLTH
Jan Thomas
ICB Chief Exec, Central East
ICB Central East
Episode: E19 - Spring Fling, neighbourhoods tech, digital smoking cessation, Canada, beach.
Louise Pichette
Director of Health Sciences, MaRS Discovery District
MaRS Discovery District
Episode: E19 - Spring Fling, neighbourhoods tech, digital smoking cessation, Canada, beach.
David Crane
Doctor and Health Tech Expert at Smoke Free AI
Smoke Free AI
Episode: E19 - Spring Fling, neighbourhoods tech, digital smoking cessation, Canada, beach.
Stuart Harrison
CEO of Ethos
Ethos
Episode: E18 - Live from Rewired, DTAC updates, AVT ahoy, imposter syndrome masterclass
Haley Grafton
Chief Nursing Information Officer
University Hospitals of Leicester and University Hospitals Northamptonshire
Episode: E18 - Live from Rewired, DTAC updates, AVT ahoy, imposter syndrome masterclass
Liz Glidewell
Imposter Syndrome Coach
Independent/Consulting
Episode: E18 - Live from Rewired, DTAC updates, AVT ahoy, imposter syndrome masterclass

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Jimmy Endicott
Host of The Briefing Room, Ministry of Health Tech
Damian O'Boyle
Host of The Briefing Room, Co-host
Emma Doyle
Host of The Briefing Room, NHS England tech strategist (co-hosting and framing)

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Go-to podcast for Health Tech

    This podcast is your one-stop shop for all things Health Tech. Superb format that makes it a pleasure to listen to. I look forward to it each month 5*

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aisling Kearney
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • The best way to get your Health Tech news

    Usually the comedic pairing of a northerner and a southerner doesn’t wash with me but somehow, someway Jimmy & Damian create a tandem that provides an informative, enthusiastic telling of the what’s going on around Health Tech. Much much better than every other Health Tech podcast out there

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jon Worton
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Hugely informative!

    Very informative, delivered in a jaunty, easily digestible way. Great summary of the direction of travel and procurement info. Brilliant!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natasha Craig
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Get your health tech ears around this

    An absolute must for anyone trying to navigate the incredibly complex landscape of Health Tech adoption in the NHS. Charming hosts and guest speakers that know their beans.

    If you want to learn more about health tech with a soundtrsck of trumpets, trombones and kazoos, then buckle in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sachin Gohil
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Much needed resource!

    This is an engaging way to stay up to date with all health tech news! A must for aspiring and long standing health tech professionals.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thariea
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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E20 - Palantir debacle, Wesignation, NHS front door, Confed Expo, HLTH
Q: What concrete steps can be taken to ensure the NHS retains control over decision-making while leveraging AI?
Engage early with trusted AI providers under strong governance, maintain NHS-led triage decision-making, and ensure data stays within regulated boundaries while enabling interoperable, auditable AI that supports clinicians rather than replaces them.
E20 - Palantir debacle, Wesignation, NHS front door, Confed Expo, HLTH
Q: Charlotte, you actually used a really simple analogy about buying a fancy car with an inbuilt sat nav; how does that translate to the NHS front door and AI?
The NHS needs a navigation service that is useful and reliable, otherwise people will opt for consumer tech like Google Maps; if AI becomes the default first step in clinical triage, then OpenAI or Claude will effectively decide what is urgent, not NHS clinicians, which risks misaligned priorities and a loss of NHS control.
SPECIAL EPISODE 1 - Seven Conditions for Successful Innovation - Live at HETT Show 2025
Q: What are the top tips for building a coalition that will adopt the tech?
Identify the problem clearly, secure clinical champions, show tangible benefits, and ensure ongoing engagement and credible supplier relationships.
SPECIAL EPISODE 1 - Seven Conditions for Successful Innovation - Live at HETT Show 2025
Q: How should a plan address the pathway versus the product?
Focus on how the product fits into the broader care pathway, the people involved, and the system changes needed for successful adoption.
SPECIAL EPISODE 1 - Seven Conditions for Successful Innovation - Live at HETT Show 2025
Q: What are the seven conditions, and where did they come from?
They come from the Health Innovation Network's experiences and research across NHS partners, distilled into seven practical conditions to improve uptake and impact of health tech.

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What is The Briefing Room about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two seasoned hosts unpack health-tech policy, NHS adoption, and market access with a practical, practitioner-focused lens. Across episodes, the conversation routinely centers on how national procurement, regulatory reform, and centralized adoption pathways shape real-world deployment of digital health solutions, with frequent deep dives into NHS IT challenges, regulatory updates, and the economics of scale for vendors. The show often features live event reporting from health-tech conferences, candid SME pitches, and policy context segments that translate complex directives into actionable guidance for startups and NHS buyers alike. Noteworthy strengths include a consistent emphasis on adoption pathways, coalition-building, and tangible take... more

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2. Marek Stepniak
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