This week, Hippo’s Executive Director Liz Whitefield will join delegates from West Yorkshire Combined Authority, including Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, on a trade mission to the US.
Flying the flag for the thriving digital and technology ecosystem in West Yorkshire, Liz will join government and business leaders for a week-long programme of collaborative sessions and knowledge transfer opportunities with a key focus in healthcare innovation. West Yorkshire is a leading location for HealthTech providers and a driving force for innovation and delivery in the NHS.
Sharing success in healthcare digital transformation
Throughout the trade mission, the delegates will visit both Nashville and Boston to promote West Yorkshire business as leading providers of innovative and high-quality goods and services and as a leader in the Health and Life Sciences sector, spotlighting the innovation being nurtured and delivered across the region.
“As a company founded and headquartered in Leeds with proven delivery credentials across the health service we are proud to represent the digital and technology ecosystem which is in place across West Yorkshire. This visit gives us the opportunity to engage with healthcare providers and organisations in the US, understand the challenges they face and showcase where our expertise in digital identity, cyber security, data and AI implementation services for healthcare can help deliver world class patient-centric services.”
Liz Whitefield, Co-founder and Executive Director, Hippo
Liz will share insights that Hippo has gained from working across healthcare at all levels, including with the NHS on critical projects and delivering successful digital transformation projects for the health service. The visit offers an ideal platform to showcase success stories and engage in important conversations with global counterparts.
West Yorkshire’s excellence in health innovation
Initiatives at multiple NHS Teaching Trusts and partnerships like Health Innovation Leeds and Nexus Leeds have played a key role in establishing the region as a hub for groundbreaking ideas with the potential to improve patient care across the globe.
West Yorkshire has a strong public health network dedicated to preventative care strategies. Its focus on responsible innovation in data strategy and governance, AI implementation, digital identity and cyber security is all part of an integrated digital approach to improve patient outcomes and create a sustainable healthcare system for the future.
We are excited to grasp the opportunity that this trade mission offers, allowing Hippo to build new relationships and gather valuable insights for our team. The collaborative nature of the digital service landscape in the region reinforces Hippo’s dedication to delivering user-focused, secure, and innovative solutions for healthcare providers.