Comment archive – Page 215
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Expert BriefingHSJ Catchup: Bumper week for special measures and flagship cancer contract dropped
Your essential update on the week in health
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CommentWellbeing boards are crucial to post-Francis accountability
Health and wellbeing boards are in an ideal position to increase accountability in the health and care system, write Aliko Ahmed and Kelechi Nnoaham
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Expert BriefingFollowing the Money: Games will be played
HSJ’s email briefing on NHS finances, savings and efforts to get the health service back in the black.
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CommentWhy not a psychiatrist as NHS England medical director?
A case for appointing a psychiatrist as the next NHS England medical director
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CommentMobilising our ‘Hidden Army’ for better environments, value and care
Evidence shows that happier patients get better more quickly – and that supported staff make fewer mistakes, writes Ian Crichton
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Expert BriefingWhat's New in Care Models: Farewell to the vanguard era
The final instalment in our regular briefing on new in care models and progress of the Five Year Forward View. By integration lead David Williams.
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Expert BriefingHSJ Catchup: Sir Bruce stepping down, Mackey interview and a 'Mexican standoff'
Your essential update on the week in health
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CommentNot giving up on elective waiting times
When elective waiting times go up, how can we minimise the harm to patients?
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CommentAre we ending purchaser-provider separation?
Do Simon Stevens’ remarks about accountable care organisations really herald the seismic shift they suggest, asks Ben Collins
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CommentEvidence-based STPs – the case for stroke care
Investment in the right stroke care saves lives – and money
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LeaderWhy the PM owes Simon Stevens – and what he wants in return
The refresh of the Five Year Forward View had some headline messages which HSJ explored in detail on Friday. But just as important was what the document and its reception tells us about the future nature and direction of NHS policy.
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Expert BriefingHSJ Catchup: Next steps for the 5YFV, GP services rated, and takeover cancelled
Your essential update on health for the week
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CommentThe Naylor review can kick-start estates transformation
Sir Robert Naylor’s vision is bold and far reaching – now he just needs politicians to back it up, writes Robert Ede
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CommentThe Care Act's prevention duty is far from being fulfilled
Almost two years to the day since the Care Act came into force, its vision of a truly preventative care system still seems a long way off. So why is it so hard to realise this shared vision?
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CommentJe ne regrette rien – well, not a great deal anyway...
After a 40-year association with HSJ, some final thoughts on health, history and my place in the ‘grey tsunami’
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CommentCould the closer trade ties with China help a cash-strapped NHS?
Opportunities abound as Chinese health planners seek the skills of NHS experts who can help it to set up a system of GPs, writes Deborah Kobewka
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CommentNo sane manager wants to use this calamitous document
The MHPS is a bloated mixture of inconsistent policy verbiage and labyrinthine procedure – here’s what we can do to replace it, says Alastair Currie
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Expert BriefingFollowing the Money: The drag beneath the surface
HSJ’s email briefing on NHS finances, savings and efforts to get the health service back in the black.
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Expert BriefingThe Commissioner: The NHS's Daily Mail moment
What NHS England isn’t telling you, and more indispensable weekly insight for commissioners, by Dave West.
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CommentMinor home repairs bring major benefits to health
Healthcare must recognise how domestic improvements can play their part in reducing acute admissions, says Jan Gilbertson