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HIC and Hill Dickinson partner to drive digital transformation in health and social care

HIC and Hill Dickinson partner to drive digital transformation in health and social care

Leading health law firm Hill Dickinson and Healthcare Innovation Consortium (HIC), a digital health and social care agency, have entered into a strategic partnership to support the digital transformation of the NHS. 

The UK government’s vision for digital health and social care emphasises the vital role of digital foundations in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the healthcare sector. Hill Dickinson and HIC are joining forces to offer a comprehensive and tailored solution to NHS clients, fostering a thriving ecosystem of innovation at the local, regional, and national levels.

Drawing on their respective areas of expertise, Hill Dickinson and HIC will provide bespoke support packages throughout the entire digital journey, from strategy development to project completion. Their combined solution will empower NHS providers and systems to effectively implement digital technologies and drive positive change across the healthcare landscape.

Client testimonials praise Hill Dickinson’s legal services. Chambers and Partners UK 2022 commended Hill Dickinson’s lawyers as ‘clear, concise, and superb’, while Michael Watts, NHS doctor and associate chief clinical informatics officer for NHS England, emphasised the value of collaboration in healthcare, applauding HIC’s efforts: “The fact that [HIC chief executive] Hadleigh Stollar has been able to create an organisation and a network around this just demonstrates the value behind collaboration. Keep up the great work”.

Hill Dickinson is renowned for its trusted advisory services to various NHS clients; its experienced team provides a comprehensive service covering the full range of contracts that might be needed for the IT operations of an organisation, from software arrangements to procurement of IT solutions. HIC, as a digital health and social care agency, is dedicated to supporting the adoption and spread of innovation in the sector. By leveraging the expertise of its clinical, technical, and delivery experts, HIC enables successful implementation of digital technologies by gaining a deep understanding of the problems to be solved.

The partnership between Hill Dickinson and HIC represents a significant step towards achieving the government’s digital health and social care goals. Together, they are committed to driving positive change, fostering innovation, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of health and social care.

For more information, please get in touch: https://hicdigital.co.uk/contact/
 

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