Welcome to Episode 13 of The Only Way is Ethics, the podcast where we explore the dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape of digital health ethics, safety, and governance.

I’m your host, Dean Mawson, and today, I am thrilled to be joined by Liz Ashall-Payne, the CEO of ORCHA Ltd, a global leader in health app quality assurance. Liz and her team at ORCHA are dedicated to evaluating and certifying digital health apps, ensuring they meet safety, compliance, and usability standards for both developers and end-users. With her extensive experience in healthcare technology and regulation, Liz is a respected voice in the industry and brings a wealth of insights to today’s discussion.

In this episode, we’ll dive into several pressing topics. First, we’ll explore the role of ORCHA in digital health safety and compliance, looking at how their assessment framework supports developers in meeting NHS and DTAC standards, and how this aligns with our shared commitment to clinical safety. Next, we’ll discuss the challenges of navigating UK regulatory compliance, especially within the rapidly changing digital health landscape, as Liz shares her thoughts on fostering transparency and trust.

We’ll also delve into the integration of AI in healthcare, where Liz will offer insights into balancing innovation with risk mitigation. Additionally, we’ll consider how fostering global digital health collaboration could help unify standards and drive efficiency worldwide. Lastly, we’ll address the importance of digital health literacy and trust, emphasising ORCHA’s role in promoting usability and patient-centred approaches to empower informed decision-making.

It’s a conversation packed with valuable insights, so let’s get started!

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