1、HEALTHTECH AND SUSTAINABILITYThe Opportunities and Challenges for the SectorHealthTech and SustainabilityHealthTech and Sustainability0302CONTENTS PAGEABOUT ABHI AND OUR INDUSTRYWe champion the use of safe and effective medical devices,diagnostics and digital health technologies.The work of our memb

2、ers improves the health of the nation and the efficiency of the NHS.The HealthTech industry makes a vital contribution to economic growth in our country.The industry employs over 154,000 people across 4,465 companies,mostly small and medium sized enterprises(SMEs).The industry is generating a turnov

3、er of over 34.3 billion and has achieved employment growth of greater than 5%in recent years.ABHIs members account for approximately 80%of the value of the sector as measured by sales to the NHS.As the most highly regarded universal healthcare system in the world,the NHS in turn is dependent on tech

4、nology produced by the industry to enhance the efficiency of services and to drive continuous improvement in their delivery.HealthTech is an industry characterised by rapid,often incremental product design and development.It is one of two distinct sub-sectors of the broader Life Sciences,with eviden

5、ce,regulatory and adoption needs that differ significantly from those of the other,biopharmaceuticals.The Association of British HealthTech Industries(ABHI)is the leading health technology(HealthTech)industry association in the UK.We are a community of over 400 members,from small UK businesses to la

6、rge multi-national companies.About ABHI and Our Industry03Executive Summary04Introduction06The NHS11Challenges to Overcome12Government Support17Challenges to Overcome18Regulation20Challenges to Overcome20Conclusion22Summary of Recommendations23HealthTech and Sustainability02HealthTech and Sustainabi