NHSE to revive 2000s-style improvement collaboratives
NHS England plans to revive compulsory “structured improvement collaboratives” for outpatients, urgent and emergency care, and frailty services – in an echo of the Modernisation Agency approach of the 2000s.
Chase ‘quick wins’ to hit A&E target, hospitals told
Ministers overclaimed impact of ‘crack’ elective teams
Exclusive: New national mental health director revealed
Trust bosses clash over ‘car park care’
The biggest drivers of healthcare demand are not what you think
Single trust now has 10% of national MSK waiting list
ICB breached rules during £42m contract award
The Integrator: The mystery of the Model ICB 2.0
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by correspondent Mimi Launder.
Prevention shift ‘left behind’ as budgets are held flat
Public health allocations are due to be held flat in real terms for three years, despite the government’s intended “shift from treatment to prevention”.
Exclusive: DHSC appoints interim commercial chief
The Department of Health and Social Care has appointed an interim director general to run its commercial and growth directorate until July.
