Bevan Commission launches second wave of health innovations
The programme aims to reduce waiting lists, improve outcomes, and deliver better value by transforming planned care services.
Helen Howson, director of the Bevan Commission, said: "For too long, brilliant innovations developed locally have remained isolated pockets of excellence.
"Our Adopt, Spread and Embed programme is about changing that by systematically taking what works best and making it available to everyone in Wales.
"We have seen the profound positive impact these projects have on patients, staff, and NHS resources.
"Now, it is time to ensure these benefits are felt right across the country.
"This is about delivering more prudent, value-based healthcare that is both sustainable and equitable."
Seven Bevan Exemplar projects have been selected for wider adoption, each showing clear improvements in care quality, efficiency, and patient experience.
These include perioperative care for older patients, improved radiology pathways, and community-based gynaecology services.
The selected projects have already demonstrated reduced waiting times, cost savings, and improved service capacity.
The programme aligns with the Welsh Government's Innovation Strategy, which calls for the translation of successful innovations into system-wide improvements.
It also supports the five key change priorities for the health service outlined by First Minister Eluned Morgan and cabinet secretary for health and social care Jeremy Miles.
The Bevan Commission will now work with health boards across Wales and the NHS Planned Care team to roll out the selected projects.
The programme will use international adoption science to provide a structured approach for embedding these changes and building a culture of continuous improvement.
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