OR in Healthcare National Strategy Seminar
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OR in Healthcare National Strategy Seminar

Jun 22, 2026 10:00 - 16:30 University of Birmingham Bramall Music Building, Birmingham 174 Views
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The healthcare sector faces unprecedented challenges, from aging populations to resource constraints. The OR Society’s "OR in Healthcare" seminar in Birmingham serves as a vital platform for presenting how mathematical modeling and operational research can transform patient care and hospital efficiency. This event focuses on the practical application of OR techniques—such as queueing theory, scheduling algorithms, and capacity planning—to real-world healthcare settings.

The seminar will feature case studies from various NHS Trusts and private healthcare providers. One of the primary themes for 2026 is "Post-Pandemic Resilience." Attendees will learn how simulation models developed during the COVID-19 era are being repurposed to tackle the elective surgery backlog and optimize emergency department flow. The discussion will also cover "Virtual Wards" and how predictive modeling can help clinicians monitor patients remotely while ensuring intervention happens at the optimal moment.

In addition to operational efficiency, the seminar explores the role of OR in health economics and policy. Experts will present models that evaluate the cost-effectiveness of new medical technologies and pharmaceutical interventions. There will be a specific session on "Geographic Optimization," looking at the strategic placement of community diagnostic hubs across the West Midlands to ensure equitable access to care.

This seminar is not just for mathematicians; it is designed to encourage dialogue between OR specialists and frontline healthcare managers. By bringing these two groups together, the event aims to ensure that models are grounded in the realities of clinical practice. The day ends with a "Problem-Solving Surgery" where attendees can bring their specific operational hurdles to a panel of expert consultants for immediate, high-level advice.

Key Event Highlights

Case studies on reducing NHS elective backlogs using OR. Workshops on Capacity Planning for Emergency Departments. Expert panels on Health Economics and Technology Assessment. The "Problem-Solving Surgery" with top OR consultants. Focus on the rollout of Diagnostic Hubs in the West Midlands.

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University of Birmingham Bramall Music Building

Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, United Kingdom , Birmingham

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Jun 22, 2026
10:00 - 16:30 (GMT+1 (BST))
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Health Service Managers, Medical Doctors, Health Economists, Public Health Analysts, Clinical Operations Leads
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