All Efficiency articles – Page 41
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CCG efficiency target up 50 per cent
NHS England admits commissioner plans will be “inherently riskier” than in previous years Last year CCGs delivered QIPP savings of 2 per cent (£1.9bn), falling short of target National body is planning for “financial balance” in 2016-17, compared to £599m underspend in 2015-16 The financial targets set for ...
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CommentAre large-scale GP organisations on the road to sustainability?
While GPs that merge to form bigger partnerships are common, past research shows that patients still prefer smaller practices
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HSJ Knowledge
Turbulent times put squeeze on hard-pressed finance directors
A survey of finance directors reveals achieving sustainability, safety and financial balance as major challenges
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CommentForget 'eureka' moments – the real genius lies in marginal gains
Dr Tim O’Hanlon explains why steady advancement is the key to improvement, not a transformational idea or a breakthrough
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NewsExclusive: Mackey tells trusts to curb clinical staff growth
Some trusts could have fewer clinical staff after regulators’ intervention Jim Mackey says trusts that exceed 1:8 nurse to patient ratio will be told “we can’t afford that” Trusts that fail to improve their finances may have to merge or be taken over, HSJ understands Interventions taken by ...
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CommentBreathlessness campaign could make all the difference in early treatment
The “Be Clear on Cancer” brand is being extended to raise awareness of other diseases
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NewsAudit teams merge to form regional consortium
The merger of three NHS audit teams in the north east into a new specialist provider could become a model for other areas to follow, according to a trust finance director.
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CommentHealth and care sector collaboration can achieve improved efficiency
By partnering with housing services, the NHS can help patients to live healthier and more independent lives
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HSJ KnowledgeRoundtable: How to tackle unwarranted variation
How to reduce unwarranted variation in the NHS was the focus of HSJ’s latest roundtable
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Expert BriefingLondon Eye: Centralising electives and pricey dermatologists
What is going on in England’s biggest health economy, by Ben Clover
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NewsCCG rents overhaul mired in data problems
NHS Property Services’ data problems stall new billing arrangements for CCG estates Overall CCG rent bill will rise in future years because of move to market rents Finance director says implementation is being “botched” NHS Property Services says it has “clear plan” to address problems Commissioners remain locked ...
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NewsTrusts could be graded on agency spend in new performance framework
NHS Improvement consulting on single performance framework for foundation trusts and non-FTs Agency spending among proposed measures in finance and governance categories Trusts would be banded into four grades NHS Improvement is consulting on a new performance framework that would see foundation trusts and NHS trusts subject to ...
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NewsNHS Improvement creates new Carter review division
NHS Improvement is to take on responsibility for the Carter review with the creation of a new directorate of up to 100 staff.
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HSJ KnowledgePatient nutrition: Hungry for change
No one doubts the importance of nutrition in maintaining health and tackling long term conditions but its low priority in the NHS means access is patchy at best. Claire Read asks why this is and what can be done to raise its profile
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Comment‘Prevention’ may be subjective but vanguards are seeking to make it happen
Prevention includes proactively monitoring possible ill health risks just as much as preventing admission in the hospital
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CommentSeeing the bigger picture on digital imaging
The subtle shift from traditional histopathological techniques to their more sophisticated digital cousins brings challenges as well as benefits. Daloni Carlisle reports on one trust’s experience
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CommentShould the NHS adopt a New York state of mind?
Taking lessons from global healthcare systems that reward value over volume to improve patient care may be a positive step
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Unviable contract may put Carter in reverse
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. By Lawrence Dunhill
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NewsAnalysis: The trusts whose finances fell furthest despite 'urgent action'
In January, NHS Improvement called for “collective urgent action” to reduce the provider sector deficit. But significant number of acute trusts reported an outturn position in April that was worse than forecast in January. Bulk of improvements were made through one-off technical measures. Ten trusts with largest deteriorations in ...
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NewsExclusive: Mackey abandons plan for NHS providers to balance this year
Mackey admits trust plans for 2016-17 will not bring the provider sector back into the black Warning comes despite national planning guidance saying sector would be required to break even this year Also warns that plans to balance NHS budget overall will be “tight” Admits that there are ...