In this gripping episode of Dose of Health, host Abhishek sits down with healthcare strategist Ray Guirgis, Director at Rapha Health Consulting, to dissect the growing crisis within the NHS and explore whether AI-driven innovation can rescue our overwhelmed health system. With experience across both public and private sectors, Ray unpacks the deep inefficiencies plaguing patient journeys, funding structures, and clinical pathways—and reveals how AI solutions like Axonic Health are already revolutionizing care delivery. Are our long GP waits and broken referral systems truly just a funding issue? Or is it time to rethink healthcare entirely?From 7.4 million people stuck on waiting lists to the £100 million spent on translation services, this episode raises bold, uncomfortable questions: Why are patients and clinicians both frustrated? Is private healthcare really the fix we think it is? Can technology deliver faster, fairer, and smarter care for all? Tune in for a high-impact discussion on bureaucracy, digital transformation, and the future of healthcare in the UK. If you found this conversation valuable, please like, share, and follow to support the movement for better healthcare. Want to connect with Ray? Reach out to him on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-guirguis-7b830130/Email: ray@raphahealth.co.uk.Chapters:0:00 Intro2:55 Patient Journey in the NHS5:36 Issues with GP Appointments11:13 Patient Pathways in the NHS12:28 Communication & Referral problems14:24 Pharmacist role in Primary care16:53 NHS England Shutting down22:22 Comparing NHS with Private care23:56 Advantages of Private Healthcare30:01 Challenges in Private Healthcare33:10 Adoption of technology in Healthcare37:35 Translation cost within NHS41:51 How will Tech and AI solve the Data and Time Issue45:37 Comparing Healthcare & Finance Industry47:47 NHS Bureaucratic Bottlenecks49:40 Fragmentation of data across NHS57:22 Message for decision makers within NHS57:55 Dose of Health58:47 Conclusion and Final thoughtsConnect With Me-Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/abhishekkatiyaryt/TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@abhishekkatiyaryt?_t=8pXr93OUjEP&_r=1Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/abhishekkatiyar/membershipBuy Me A Coffee- http://buymeacoffee.com/AbhishekYT