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Technology offers benefits, but many physicians lack essential hardware and software for remote outpatient care.
Conclusion
Evidence submitted by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the Royal College of Radiologists noted that technology can be used to eliminate waste in the system and prioritise patients better. However, the Royal College of Physicians told us in their evidence that while technology presents opportunities, it had conducted a survey in which only 62% of physicians said they had the hardware they needed and just 59% said that they had software capable of delivering outpatient care remotely.49 Securing clinical engagement
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 19 January 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Public Accounts Committee
Report
55th Report - Reducing NHS waiting times for elective care
19 Nov 2025
HC 820
Addressee Bodies
HM Treasury
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.8 yr
Report published
19 Nov 2025