All Health Service Journal articles in 1 August 2014
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HSJ LocalColchester plans downgrade of coastal maternity units
STRUCTURE: Colchester Hospital University Foundation Trust has outlined plans to reconfigure services at two coastal maternity units that it temporarily closed.
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CommentThe no fault compensation model needs a radical overhaul
Change how costs are calculated for patients
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NewsNHS England criticised over speed of premium payment cutback plan
NHS England has been criticised for the speed at which it is scaling down “premium” payments to Yorkshire GP practices.
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HSJ PartnersThe NHS needs to aim higher when it comes to procurement
Implement an ambitious new strategy to stay free
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CommentBeyond belief: trusts still can't grasp religious diversity
How to handle an habitual HR headache
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CommentWhy the care system makes a 'good death' so difficult
My Dad’s experience revealed shortcomings
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CommentPatients, not politics: don't let talk distract from providing local care
Sustainability is key
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News1 August issue of HSJ is ready to read on the app
This week’s issue of HSJ magazine is now available to read on our tablet app.
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HSJ LocalBradford Hospitals chief executive to retire
STRUCTURE: The chief executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust is retiring, and will be replaced temporarily by the organisation’s medical director.
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HSJ LocalBedford and Milton Keynes face A&E downgrades in Keogh plans
A reshaping of hospital services in the east of England could result in the accident and emergency departments of Bedford or Milton Keynes hospitals being downgraded, commissioners have announced.
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HSJ LocalPatients outside Addenbrooke's catchment area cause A&E spike
Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust has uncovered a “perfect storm” of factors behind a sharp spike in its accident and emergency attendances after polling its patients.
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HSJ LocalFirst CCG merger approved
STRUCTURE: A proposal by three clinical commissioning groups in the north east to merge has been approved by NHS England.
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NewsMonitor to bring consultancy work in-house
Monitor is seeking to save millions of pounds by beefing up its internal team of troubleshooters to reduce its reliance on consultants.
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CommentFashion fades but the equality conundrum remains
Diversity is stuck in a boom and bust cycle
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NewsWebinar: using data to improve outcomes and performance
Watch our webinar on how timely data can help managers and clinicians
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NewsKeogh trusts have progressed one year on, says Richards
Strong leadership and good clinical engagement are the essential qualities for turning around failing trusts, chief inspector of hospitals Sir Mike Richards has told HSJ.
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NewsInspection notice periods could treble
Hospitals, GP practices and care homes could see pre-inspection notice periods trebled under a new Care Quality Commission approach.
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NewsCQC to slow inspections amid staff pressures
The Care Quality Commission has scaled back its inspection ambitions for the rest of 2014-15 as it seeks to ease pressure on its hard pressed workforce and struggles to recruit enough high calibre staff.
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HSJ LocalRoyal Marsden fraudsters jailed
FINANCE: An NHS worker who played an integral role in a fraud that saw more than half a million pounds drained from a world leading cancer hospital has been jailed for four years.