Fika Bites Episode - Huw Davies

13/02/2025 11 min
Fika Bites Episode - Huw Davies

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In this episode of Fika Bites, hosts John and Andy sit down with Huw Davies from Davies Furlong Consulting to discuss the refreshed National Competency Framework for data professionals in healthcare. The conversation delves into the rapid evolution of data analytics, driven by machine learning, AI, and the increasing importance of data ethics and governance.
Huw explains how the framework has evolved to include new roles such as data ethicists and governance specialists, reflecting the growing need for ethical oversight in the age of AI. The framework is designed to help professionals identify their skills, navigate potential career paths, and ultimately improve healthcare outcomes by leveraging data effectively.
Huw also emphasises that the framework is a product of collective input from the data community, and encourages more professionals to get involved. He advocates for the use of resources like AnalystX and highlights the framework’s potential in guiding the future of healthcare through informed, data-driven decisions.