Commissioning – Page 134
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NewsPopulation boom means '5,000 more midwives' required
Thousands of extra midwives are needed to help hospitals cope with the pressure of a rising birth rate, experts have said.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow to manage excess treatment costs
Looking at a new funding model for excess treatment costs
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NewsExclusive: CSUs hit by payroll failures
The business capabilities of some commissioning support units are being compromised due to ongoing payroll problems related to the transition to the new NHS organisational structure, HSJ has learned.
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NewsExclusive: NHS England apologises after major complaints 'backlog'
National officials have apologised “unreservedly” after the handling of thousands of complaints about GPs and dentists was delayed following the handover to the reformed NHS system.
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NewsExclusive: NHS England chief executive job description
NHS England is advertising for an “honest, open and transparent” individual to become its chief executive.
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NewsUPDATED: How HSJ has covered the NHS 111 rollout debacle
A round-up of HSJ’s comprehensive coverage of the problematic NHS 111 rollout, from its announcement in 2010 to the most recent developments
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CommentMoney doesn't equal power to patients
Provider compensation for missing waiting targets will not ‘empower’ patients
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News
Plan to change gender reassignment surgery guidelines is dropped
NHS England has shelved proposals to change how it commissions gender reassignment surgery following clinicians’ concerns
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HSJ KnowledgeClare Gerada: Disruptive innovation does more harm than good
A stark choice between revolution and evolution is a false dichotomy
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HSJ Local
Kent CCGs call for views on fertility treatment
STRUCTURE: Clinical Commissioning Groups across Kent are calling on local people to complete a questionnaire on fertility treatment across the South East Coast region.
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NewsJust over quarter of CCGs have conditions remaining after review
A small group of clinical commissioning groups remain under legal direction by NHS England, largely because of concerns about governance and leadership, following a review of authorisation conditions.
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NewsCouncils can complain to Hunt if CCGs ignore their views
Councils can complain to the health secretary if they believe local NHS groups are ignoring the commissioning strategies set by health and wellbeing boards, the Department of Health has said.
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Blogs
Your 18 week waits: May 2013 data
The local picture on one year and 18 week waits across England, updated with the latest data.
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NewsGrant 'worried' by hospital death claims
The chair of the independent board created by the government to run the NHS was “worried” by incorrect claims about hospital deaths surrounding the publication of the Keogh mortality review, he revealed to HSJ.
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NewsExclusive: Grant signals global search for 'fresh' chief to replace David Nicholson
The chair of NHS England has underlined his determination to consider people from outside the UK and with no health service experience as candidates to be the organisation’s chief executive.
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HSJ KnowledgeIn the know: raising the profile of patient information
Patient information should be a key service