Navigating AI and Healthcare Reform

Laura, Paddy and Henry dissect what Health Secretary Wes Streeting had to say in his interview with Laura, where he discussed the government’s plans for the NHS.

Streeting outlined ambitions for a “neighbourhood health service” and how weight loss jabs could play a part in tackling obesity. There is also chat about how artificial intelligence could potentially be used within the NHS.

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