Accelerated National Innovation Adoption (ANIA)

Developed and launched a new Horizon Scanning process to identify and assess promising technologies through quarterly reviews by the Innovation Design Authority (IDA).
Revised and implemented the Accelerated National Innovation Adoption (ANIA) Pathway, making Scotland the first UK nation with a systematic approach to scaling high-impact health innovations.
Coordinated and submitted 3 Horizon Scan reports to IDA, covering:
- ECG Patch Monitors
- Digital Fracture Liaison Services
- AI-assisted Endoscopy
- Pharmacogenetics
- Digital Type 2 Diabetes Remission
Shared learning and best practice with stakeholders across Scotland, the rest of the UK, Sweden and Norway.
Strategic and value cases developed and approved for multiple innovations.
Supported implementation of technologies, including:
- Digital Dermatology rolled out across all Health Boards, with:
  - 54% of GP practices onboarded
  - Over 1,400 SCI Gateway referrals submitted
- Diabetes Closed Loop System progressed to business as usual following full implementation across NHS Scotland.

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