Dave West
HSJ's acute care reporter.
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Blog Posts (15)
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Non-geographically defined consortia: Further details
GP practices in a significant minority of areas are forming groups with non-neighbouring practices. In some of those, data suggests one group is formed from better performing and/or less deprived practices.
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Further details on GP scorecards
Including the list of practices rated red on their PCT’s scorecard in more than a third of areas.
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'The health secretary is publishing dodgy figures in the name of transparency'
Two of Andrew Lansley’s big summer announcements have irked some in the NHS for a number of reasons, and they were both information publications of sorts.
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Off the hook on targets?
Targets and top-down management are out, so are failing trusts now off the hook?
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Charting public health
Can some graphs shed light on debate about NHS spending on prevention?
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Comments (52)
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Comment on: Exclusive: Interactive commissioning system map
Thanks Diane. There is a glitch with the CSUs in the South West, and we already have CCGs for Cornwall, Devon and Cambs&Peterborough marked with no CSU. I'm not sure you are correct about some of the others - eg see http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/pcts/shropshire-county-pct/west-mercia-ccgs-choose-new-support-providers/5046935.article I will check though, interested to hear if that has changed. Thanks Dave
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Comment on: McKay: More jobs in system than staff at risk
Hi all Thanks for the very interesting comments. We are certainly keen to cover these issues more. I know much of the concern is general, but it would be really helpful to hear from people about organisations, areas or cases, where there have been particular issues. You can contact me (dave.west@emap.com) or David (david.williams@emap.com) to discuss things without needing to make your name public. Dave
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Comment on: Exclusive: Interactive commissioning system map
Hi Nicky. Apologies for the delay in replying - you can see that information on conditions here: http://www.commissioningboard.nhs.uk/files/2012/12/ccg-w1-outcome.pdf
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Comment on: Minister seeks to defend lack of GPs in CCG lead role
Hi Anon 12.56 - I will have a think about how we can do this.
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Comment on: Exclusive: GP practices' huge income variation revealed
Hi, Carr-hill includes an adjustment for the additional needs of the population, relating to morbidity and mortality, as well as age and some other factors (http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/documents/digitalasset/dh_112959.pdf). I will ammend the piece to make this clear. Practices' total income - which the piece says varies from about £65-£320 - does indeed in many cases include dispensing and premises funding. They are two of the numerous varying factors. If you are interested in the variation in core income (global sum and minimum practice income guarantee), see the related piece: http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/primary-care/revealed-the-cost-of-standardising-practices-core-income/5051156.article Thanks Dave
