All Health Service Journal articles in 3 May 2012 – Page 4
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HSJ KnowledgeMapping variation to prioritise areas needing improved outcome, quality and productivity
An “atlas” of unwarranted variation in healthcare for children is informing commissioners and empowering parents, writes Ronny Cheung.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow to collaborate on joint strategic needs assessments
Wakefield District have pioneered a new collaborative model for building an enhanced Joint Strategic Needs Assessment. Liz Blenkinsop explains.
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Comment
Health charities can help rescue the innovation drive
The challenging QIPP targets NHS is aiming to achieve can be helped by the voluntary sector, argues Marie Curie Cancer Care chief executive Thomas Hughes-hallet.
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HSJ KnowledgeWhy collaboration is the new tool of effective peer leadership
The end of job security for senior NHS staff is giving rise to a new era in which the “peer leader” collaborates to tackle tough problems. Robin Douglas and Jane Keep explain.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow to identify - and manage - conflicts of interest
Identifying, disclosing and managing conflicts of interest will help prevent the risk of issues coming back to haunt you, advise Jonathan Hayden and Ben Troke.
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NewsLearn from New Zealand on IT spend, NHS told
The NHS has been urged to learn from New Zealand when it comes to using IT in healthcare innovation.
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NewsExclusive: Circle deal means Hinchingbrooke needs over £70m to clear debts
The deal struck between Hinchingbrooke Health Care Trust and its private sector operator means the trust needs surpluses of at least £70m over the next decade to pay off its £40m debts.
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CommentMedia Watch: 'carb up' to cope with surgery trauma, advises Keogh
Health policy in the media this week.
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LeaderThe fairness debate will put health back on the front pages
The health sector’s low profile won’t last long.
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CommentNoel Plumridge: the reinvestment riddle
Where is the process for reinvesting the Nicholson efficiency savings?
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NewsMortality rate indicator reveals seven acute trust outliers
Seven acute trusts have emerged as consistent outliers against the controversial mortality rate measure, with significantly more patient deaths than expected, analysis of the latest data reveals.
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HSJ Local
CCG eyes joint commissioning with local council
STRUCTURE: GPs in part of the South West are exploring opportunities for integrated commissioning with their local council.
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CommentMichael White: power is there to be taken by the bold
Don’t assume CCGs know what their “assumed liberty” means.
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Comment'The reforms could be the coalition's poll tax'
We will know by 2015 whether the public’s NHS experiences mean Andrew Lansley has pulled off this massive gamble, says Ipsos MORI’s chief executive Ben Page.
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CommentSue Slipman: there must be a line between management and regulation
The trouble with troubleshooters.
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HSJ KnowledgeDon't be daunted by the duty of candour
Although the duty of candour aims to ensure events surrounding patient harm are discussed openly, compliance need not be daunting, says Peter Walsh.
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NewsJust 35 CCGs to be tested in first wave of authorisation
The 35 emerging clinical commissioning groups which will be the first to go through the authorisation process have been announced by the NHS Commissioning Board.
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HSJ KnowledgeWhy research and development is a key component of trust outcomes
An ambitious research and development programme could prove invaluable when it comes to improving commissioning and health outcomes in your trust, says Angela Knight Jackson.
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NewsExclusive: NHS Commissioning Board to redesign local structure
The NHS Commissioning Board is planning to redesigning its structure of local offices, and is considering having fewer branches than the 50 which had previously been expected.
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NewsSir John Oldham will not take up a role on NHS Commissioning Board
The GP lead on the quality, innovation, productivity and prevention programme has announced he will not be seeking a position on the NHS Commissioning Board.