Innovation is set to redefine diagnosis, ushering in a new era of healthcare with faster, more accurate and earlier detection. The UK has the potential to lead the way, setting a global benchmark for cutting-edge diagnostic capabilities.
This transformation goes beyond improving individual tests—it represents a paradigm shift in how diagnosis is defined and delivered. No longer limited to isolated assessments guiding single treatment decisions, diagnosis is evolving into an integrated, multi-modal approach. By harnessing diverse data streams, it can shape entire clinical journeys, enable adaptive health systems and accelerate R&D breakthroughs.
A bold vision for faster, better and earlier diagnosis could revolutionize prevention and care. In this joint report from BCG, Siemens Healthineers and Imperial College London, we explore four key vision journeys that highlight the potential for dramatic improvements in health outcomes, NHS productivity and wider societal well-being.
Realising this vision at scale could have a profound economic impact—boosting the UK’s GDP by approximately £40 billion per year and driving up to £18 billion in NHS productivity gains.
To unlock this potential, the UK must act now, laying the groundwork to rapidly adopt and scale near-mature technologies for immediate impact while fostering a long-term innovation ecosystem.
Achieving this future requires a unified strategy—bringing together healthcare providers, regulators and industry leaders to turn vision into reality.