Healthtech-1

What is Healthtech-1?

Healthtech-1 is a UK-based healthcare automation platform focused on reducing the administrative burden in NHS primary care. It automates error-prone manual processes such as new patient registrations and lab report filing, enabling NHS staff to dedicate more time to patient care. Since its inception in 2021, Healthtech-1 has scaled rapidly, now serving over 10% of GP practices in England and aiming for over 90% market penetration by the end of 2025. The platform streamlines data entry, identity verification, and administrative workflows, resulting in faster patient registration, cost savings, and improved healthcare equity.

Key Features

• End-to-End Patient Registration Automation

  Automates the entire patient registration process including medical forms, immunisation history, and catchment area checks, reducing manual input and errors.

• Lab Report Filing Automation

  Automatically processes and files lab reports, saving valuable clinician time and minimizing administrative delays.

• Significant Time and Cost Savings

  Saves approximately 15 minutes of staff time per registration and reduces registration costs by 40%, improving operational efficiency.

• Enhanced Patient Access and Equity

  Ensures all patients, including vulnerable groups lacking traditional ID, receive equal access to care with faster same-day registrations.

• Multilingual and Accessible

  Supports registration in 17 languages and meets digital accessibility standards to serve diverse patient populations.

• Scalable NHS Integration

  Seamlessly integrates with NHS systems, currently live in over 700 GP practices, with plans for nationwide adoption.

Use Cases

• Primary Care Administration : GP practices automate routine admin tasks to reduce staff workload and minimize errors in patient data handling.
• Patient Registration : Patients complete registrations faster with an automated system that verifies identity and inputs data accurately.
• Lab Report Management : Clinicians save time by automating the filing and processing of lab reports within clinical workflows.
• Healthcare Equity Improvement : Ensures vulnerable patients without standard documentation can register and access care without barriers.
• NHS Operational Efficiency : Healthcare organizations reduce administrative costs and improve staff retention by streamlining back-office processes.

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