John Quinn, the chief information officer at NHS England, emphasized the importance of the digital maturity assessment (DMA) being both “useful and useable”.
During his keynote session at Digital Health Summer Schools on July 18, 2024, Quinn discussed the need for a unified digital approach that prioritizes the needs of patients.
He described the current period as a “generational opportunity” to address challenges in service delivery, patient experience, and cost reduction within the NHS.
The results of the DMA survey played a crucial role in securing a £3.4 billion investment in NHS digitization announced in the Spring budget of March 2024.
Although the DMA survey has faced criticism for its complexity and time-consuming nature, Quinn defended its value as it highlighted existing challenges and the need for improvement.
The 2024 DMA survey will include primary care in addition to the settings covered in the previous year, with a focus on capturing clearer information.
The latest DMA survey took place from April to June 2024, and the publication date is yet to be announced.
Participants at the Summer Schools event at Durham University on July 17-19, 2024, discussed the winners of the Digital Health Networks Awards and shared insights from the Digital Health Networks mentoring program.
