Ideas From Around The UK on how to Solve the Problem of Access to Care: Local Solutions? 

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This VTT transcription captures a meeting discussing solutions for the access to orthopedic care in the UK, featuring speakers like Julian Owen and Mark Bowditch. Julian Owen, as a past president and current MSK lead, highlights the major issues faced in the healthcare system, specifically in orthopedic services. Mark Bowditch discusses financial mechanisms, including the Elective Recovery Fund, aimed at stimulating recovery in elective procedures, along with the establishment of specialized centers to increase surgical capacity. The conversation also touches on the need for innovation, effective use of data, and the potential impact of technological solutions, like AI, to aid clinical decisions, demonstrate efficiencies, and ultimately improve patient care amidst growing waiting lists. The dialogue reflects a collaborative effort from various regions aiming to share strategies and results to enhance healthcare services.

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