All Commissioning articles – Page 26
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NewsCCG rewrote mortality review to eliminate blame
A clinical commissioning group altered a review of the death of a teenager with a learning disability – including removing a finding that it was “avoidable” – sparking concern that the national system may be flawed.
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CommentThe changing NHS must hold on to the best of clinical commissioning
Without clinical commissioning, we risk losing a valuable piece of the puzzle that will help improve care for everyone, and deliver a sustainable and effective NHS, says Graham Jackson
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Expert BriefingMental Health Matters: Uncomfortable truths
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector.
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HSJ LocalPrivate supplier drops NHS contract with just five days’ notice
A troubled private company has terminated a contract to provide dermatology services two months early and at very short notice, HSJ has learned.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Festering relationships harm patients
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. Contact me in confidence here.
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NewsTrusts bid to take on CCG budgets
Three London trusts are in talks with clinical commissioning groups to take on responsibility for local mental health budgets, HSJ can reveal.
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CommentNHS England bid to change CCG tendering rules could 'make things worse'
David Furness says that NHS England needs to rethink its proposals to legally change procurement rules as they are based on incorrect information
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CommentAchieving greater collaboration and system working
National bodies and government need to to support NHS leaders and staff to make changes to local relationships, to bring about integration in the interest of their communities, and create the right legislative and regulatory framework for local leaders and their organisations to succeed. By Niall Dickson
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HSJ LocalChair of challenged STP to stand down
The independent chair of the Mid and South Essex Sustainability and Transformation Partnership will stand down later this year.
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: Can STPs avoid the mistakes of 2016?
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by deputy editor Dave West.
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HSJ LocalSingle commissioning chief for all of troubled health economy
Norfolk and Waveney’s five clinical commissioning groups have appointed a joint chief officer and finance officer across the hugely challenged health economy.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Rejection for incumbent chairman
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. Contact me in confidence here.
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HSJ LocalCommissioners reject funding request for in demand service
Commissioners in the West Midlands have rejected a request for additional mental health funding, despite an increase in case loads and concerns raised over patient safety.
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HSJ LocalLarge housing development to get 'integrated care provider'
An “integrated care provider” of a range of services including core general practice is due to be established in a major new housing development.
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: What will NHS legislation unleash?
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by deputy editor Dave West.
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Expert BriefingMental Health Matters: Punitive practices
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector.
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NewsNHS England confirms funding for major national programme
NHS England has confirmed a further year’s funding will be available for a major national programme amid doubts from local commissioners.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Blackpool rocking
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. Contact me in confidence here.
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: Does anybody want the ICP contract?
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by commissioning correspondent, Sharon Brennan.
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HSJ Local
Largest deficit CCG breaks even for first time ahead of merger
England’s most cash-strapped clinical commissioning group is set to break-even financially for the first time in its history.