David Nicholson
Providers urged to collaborate to speed clinical trial approvals
Providers need to work together to speed up the approval process for clinical trials if the NHS is to realise its potential as a research resource, a senior pharmaceutical industry figure has said
Restrictions imposed again on senior managers' bonuses
Very senior managers in the NHS will have their ability to earn bonuses on top of their pay restricted for the second successive year.
King's Health Partners chief calls for academic health groups' protection
The head of a leading academic health science centre has called for the partnerships’ status to be protected ahead of the publication of authorisation conditions for a new wave of academic health science networks.
Pay scheme will force leaders to 'justify salaries'
Leaders will have to work harder to “justify their salaries” in the event of a care scandal, under pay plans awaiting final sign-off, HSJ has been told.
NHS savings plans 'short on detail' as trusts plan swathe of cuts
There is a lack of detail about where “efficiency savings” demanded by the government of the health service are being made, analysts have said.
Nicholson: commissioning staff will know job fate by December
Commissioning staff will find out whether they have a place in the new commissioning system, and many will be transferred, by December, NHS Commissioning Board chief executive Sir David Nicholson has announced.
Exclusive: CCG authorisation requirements and timetable revealed
Clinical commissioning groups will have to meet 118 authorisation requirements to be approved to take over from primary care trusts in April next year.
Exclusive: many experienced commissioners predicted to leave
A significant number of the most senior primary care trust leaders will not join the NHS Commissioning Board, HSJ has been told.
Finance director appointed to commissioning board
A strategic health authority’s finance director has been given the top finance post at the NHS Commissioning Board.
Mid Staffs inquiry to get May/June report
The chairman of the Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust public inquiry is aiming to publish his report in the last week of May or the first week of June, HSJ understands.
Commissioning board a 'folly', says Diabetes UK chief
The structure of the NHS Commissioning Board is an “act of total folly”, a leading charity chief has told HSJ.
Five NHS commissioning board directors confirmed
The appointment of five NHS Commissioning Board executive directors has been announced, including Ian Dalton in the key role of chief operating officer.
Commissioning board restricted by Health Bill 'turbulence'
The NHS Commissioning Board is working under “strict limits” on what it can do as the government’s Health Bill battles “turbulence” in Parliament, its chair has said.
Flory to lead NHS Trust Development Authority
NHS deputy chief executive David Flory is to become the first head of the body charged with creating an all-foundation-trust provider sector.
GMC moves on 'gagging clauses' in pay-off deals
Trusts and clinicians have been prohibited from writing or signing “gagging clauses” that could prevent whistleblowing.
Health committee: NHS could miss savings target from 'salami slicing'
The NHS has been making “short-term” and “salami slicing” spending cuts and will not make required efficiency savings if the current approach continues, the House of Commons health committee has said.
DH considers year-of-care tariff for patients with long term conditions
The Department of Health is considering a year-of-care tariff for telehealth technology which varies according to the number and severity of a patient’s long-term conditions.
Most senior leaders failing to create 'strong work climates'
Three quarters of the most senior NHS leaders are “not creating strong work climates”, according to an analysis seen by HSJ.
Future Forum: all commissioners should consider NHS and social care shared budgets
Commissioners should be able to override current payment rules and share budgets with local authorities in order to accelerate service integration, according to the NHS Future Forum.
More on David Nicholson
How localism really can be achieved in healthcare provision
Critics of the Health Act say the reform plans are about central control. In reality, the exact opposite is achievable if people are committed to making it happen, says John Rooke.
'The NHS needs to be better at adopting innovation'
Sir Michael Rawlins on the importance of innovating.
Taking up the Dorrell challenge? It's the money, stupid
There remains a worry that the government’s efficiency drive is still focused on short term savings that may not ultimately deliver the benefits to patients it claims, writes King’s Fund chief economist John Appleby.
Twelve months of turbulence: 2011 in review
Continuing financial upheaval, industrial action taking hold and the implications of reform coming into focus: 2011 has been a tumultuous year. Here, HSJ’s writers reflect on some of the landmark events that defined the year.
Noel Plumridge: checking up on the Nicholson challenge
Pressed on where the £20bn productivity gain that is now known as the “Nicholson challenge” will actually be found, the top of theDepartment of Health cites a ratio of 40:20:40.
