All GPs articles – Page 98
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NewsNHS facing £6bn shortfall - Kings Fund
An ageing population and inflation-busting health costs will leave the NHS around £6 billion a year short, despite government promises to protect its funding, a leading think-tank has said.
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NewsConsortia management allowance will be in operating framework, says Nicholson
The government hopes to reveal the value of the GP consortia management allowance in the operating framework in December, NHS chief executive Sir David Nicholson has said.
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NewsSlow down will 'strangle' reforms, warns NAPC
Any slowing of the white paper reforms risks “strangling the life out of them”, the chair of the National Association of Primary Care has warned.
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NewsPCTs differ widely over antibiotics prescription
There are wide disparities in antibacterial drugs prescribing by primary care trust area, figures shared exclusively with HSJ reveal.
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NewsNHS London makes appointment to first set of merged PCTs
NHS London has finalised the new management structure for the first of its merged primary care trusts.
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NewsBad referrals waste district nurses’ time
Every mismanaged referral to a district nurse wastes five hours of their time, research by the provider arm for three London primary care trusts has found.
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NewsBritnell sets up commissioning academy with NAPC
A GP commissioning “academy” has been launched by the National Association of Primary Care, in partnership with consultants KPMG.
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NewsRisk management will be flash point for PCTs and GP consortia
The management of risk will be the main area of tension between fledging GP consortia and primary care trusts over the coming months, a report on the lessons learnt from practice based commissioning suggests.
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NewsMP calls for NAO investigation into 'misguided' halting of reconfiguration plans
An MP has asked the National Audit Office to investigate health secretary Andrew Lansley’s decision to order a review of a reconfiguration consultation.
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NewsPrivate companies gear up to take stake in stalled community hospitals
A private firm is planning to step in to fund 28 stalled community hospital projects, HSJ has learned.
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NewsRCGP to launch commissioning support centre
The Royal College of GPs is to set up a centre for commissioning in order to support GPs in their new role as budget holders.
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NewsGP takes over at North East Lincs
A local GP has been appointed interim chief executive of North East Lincolnshire Care Trust Plus to oversee the transition to consortia.
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NewsBMA should 'rethink' private sector opposition
Doctors leaders should not block private sector involvement in healthcare provision, the body representing independent providers has said.
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NewsCollege to lobby for inclusion of secondary care in consortia
The government must formally acknowledge the vital role consultants can play in commissioning, the Royal College of Physicians has said in its white paper response.
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NewsEating disorders in children rise by 11%
The number of children admitted to hospital due to eating disorders has risen by 11% in the past year, according to the NHS.
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NewsAlliance warns that consortia must be 'coordinated, not directed'
Primary care trusts must centrally coordinate the transition to GP consortia, but not dictate, according to the NHS Alliance.
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NewsShadow health secretary wastes no time in attacking NHS cuts
Newly appointed Labour shadow health secretary John Healey has targeted trust’s plans to cut accident and emergency, and maternity services in his first attack on the government.
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NewsDrug treatment referrals criticised
The head of a drug rehabilitation facility has claimed it is being prevented from treating Scottish patients, and raised concerns about Scottish government drug policy.
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NewsLansley plays down 'scale and pace' concerns over GP commissioning
Health secretary Andrew Lansley has attempted to play down the scale and pace of the white paper changes, following widespread concerns expressed in response to the consultation.
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HSJ KnowledgeThe role of clinical commissioning in public health
A multidisciplinary team will be essential as GPs take on a central role in commissioning, says Lynn Young