CHRISTIAN NEWMAN
DEPUTY HEAD OF VALUE-BASED HEALTHCARE, HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD AND NATIONAL ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS ADVISOR FOR VALUE- BASED HEALTHCARE, WELSH VALUE IN HEALTH CENTRE
BIO Having been in the NHS for over 20 years, I wanted to undertake a course that went beyond traditional management theory and would equip me with the knowledge and skills to lead transformational change. The blended online and in-person workshops allowed me to fit my studies around my demanding role and the course has increased my knowledge and given me the skills and confidence to drive value-driven changes that are desperately required in today’s healthcare system. Thanks to the course, I have secured two new roles including a national role responsible for leading the adoption of Value- Based Healthcare by Allied Health Professionals in Wales. Without the Welsh Government Intensive Learning Academy Scholarship, I would not have been able to afford this course, so I’m extremely grateful for their support.
RESEARCH IMPACT The Welsh Government’s long-term strategy, A Healthier Wales (WG, 2018) and the Allied Health Professions Framework for Wales (WG, 2019) both describe the need for a value-based approach to health and social care. However, there is no published literature examining AHPs perceptions of VBHC and how they will affect its adoption. My research examined; What are Allied Health Professionals’ perceptions of Value- Based Healthcare in Wales? My research contributes to the expanding field of VBHC research, revealing VBHC is not universally understood by AHPs in Wales and identifies several factors that affect AHPs perceptions of VBHC. My research also identified several recommendations to improve its adoption.
JASON LINTERN
HEAD OF INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY AND PARTNERSHIPS WELSH GOVERNMENT (HSSG)
BIO I am Head of Innovation, Technology and Partnerships (Health & Social Services) at Welsh Government with more than 35 years experience of translating government policy into operational delivery in Wales. I presently lead the Welsh Government’s operational policy and delivery programme for health and care innovation and life sciences. Pursuing a Masters Qualification through Swansea University and its Intensive Learning Academy has been both a challenging and rewarding experience that has offered a dedicated qualification in my chosen career pathway that did not previously exist and equipped me with a stronger focus on value-driven innovation and transformation.
RESEARCH IMPACT Post Covid-19 there has been a growing focus on
innovation and life sciences as key concepts for improving a nation’s health and wealth. Consequently, my research set out to investigate whether healthcare innovation and life sciences are truly valued by Wales and concluded that they were. However, there is significant variation as to how that value is assessed and prioritised within Wales.
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