All Health Service Journal articles in 22 May 2008 – Page 2
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News
King's College Hospital appoints new chief executive
King's College Hospital in London has become the first foundation trust to appoint a chief executive directly from the private sector. Tim Smart, currently chief executive of BT Global Services UK, will take up the post in October.
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HSJ Knowledge
Performance assessment: the management battle
There is a clear link between good management and better healthcare, but NHS managers' performance lags behind the private sector
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News
Barbara Young warns on cash for GP regulation
The newly appointed Care Quality Commission chair has revealed she is not convinced by government proposals to regulate GPs.Baroness Young told HSJ she agreed the Health and Social Care Bill should allow for some primary care services to be absorbed into the main regulatory regime.
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Darzi review: South West to match Europe's best
NHS South West is planning to match the lowest rates in Europe for smoking, cancer, heart disease and stroke deaths and healthcare associated infections.
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Comment
Michael White on the embryology bill
Another roller-coaster week as ministers and MPs engage in close combat over the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill with one hand, while battling to maintain momentum on NHS reform with the other.
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Leader
Safety demands leaders at the top and power at the bottom
This week's HSJ survey on patient safety exposes a substantial perception gap between chief executives and senior managers.
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HSJ Knowledge
Military medical care: the war at home
In recent years the military has entrusted acute medical services to the NHS, and psychiatric care to an independent provider. But this has led to claims that the nation is failing those who have fought in its wars. Mark Gould reports
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News
Centralisation gains fresh research support
Top health economists have given validity to Department of Health policies on centralisation of specialist services and reducing MRSA rates.
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News
Suppliers could challenge PCTs under European rules
An EU directive due to be implemented in the UK next year could leave primary care trust contracts open to challenge through the courts.
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News
HSJ survey: chiefs and managers at odds on patient safety
Most trust boards are prioritising finances and government targets over infection control, an HSJ poll has revealed.
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News
Mental health trust hires consultants to lift flagging morale
A mental health trust that has been without a permanent chief executive for nearly a year has recruited external consultants to boost morale as it emerged another high profile candidate has pulled out of the post.
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News
Virgin Healthcare unveils GP contract details
Virgin Healthcare has revealed detailed plans for its new GP services, which will involve leaving family doctors on standard contracts but taking control of their non-clinical work.
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News
David Nicholson says standards must not slip
Hospital trusts have failed by a whisker to meet the government's target to treat all accident and emergency patients within four hours.
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News
Deaneries could seek university-style legal exemptions
Strategic health authorities could be forced to loosen ties with deaneries, after a 'bombshell' decision to class deaneries as employment agencies.
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News
Hospital funds tied to patient satisfaction
Funding for hospitals in England is set to be linked to performance by using patients' experiences to measure quality of care.
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Comment
Your Humble Servant: leaving the NHS
To: Don Wise, chief executiveFrom: Paul Servant, assistant chief executiveRe: Don't pay out, look up
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News
Interview: Nicola Sturgeon shows she has a softer side
Scottish health secretary Nicola Sturgeon is not afraid to rattle cages, but one year into the job she admits the move from opposition to government was a culture shock. Jennifer Trueland meets her
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Comment
Noel Plumridge on why safety is just a ritual
A Flybe flight from Southampton to Leeds-Bradford. Through security and reunited with belt and shoes. The flight is called. Walk across the tarmac, climb the stairs and claim seat 4A.
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Leader
King's puts smart money on private sector
The decision of King's College Hospital foundation trust to appoint corporate big-hitter Tim Smart to its top job will provide a fascinating trial for private sector management techniques at the highest levels of the NHS.
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News
PCTs told to target London reforms at the vulnerable
Primary care trusts must act urgently to ensure the shake-up of services in the capital improves the welfare of vulnerable groups, the London Health Commission has warned.
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