All Innovation articles – Page 74
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SupplementsHSJ special report: sustainability in the NHS
HSJ’s special report this week looks at sustainability in the NHS, inculding the award-winning efforts by Sandwell PCT, and how the issue has a huge part to play in the futures of all organisations in the NHS - now, and after the reforms.
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NewsPharma sector calls on trusts to share data with industry
The pharmaceutical industry is urging the NHS to be more open to research projects which could illuminate the wider societal benefits of treatment.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow to share innovation across the health service
Members of the North West’s Advancing Quality Alliance want to ensure innovation flows through NHS services. David Fillingham explains why, and how it could be done.
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HSJ KnowledgeWhy the National Audit Office is wrong about the future for social enterprises
A National Audit Office report on the programme intended to encourage health organisation staff to form social enterprises has found no evidence of its value for money. But, argue Cobbetts LLP colleagues Kevin Jacquiss and Ross Griffiths, this disregards the achievements the programme could deliver - given enough time.
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HSJ KnowledgeWhy valuable health outcomes data is vital to improving care
Measuring health outcomes is vital to improving care – yet organisations are fixated on less useful cost data. Tim Benson argues the NHS must try harder.
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HSJ KnowledgeMaximising the mutually beneficial value of apprenticeships in acute care
The value of apprenticeships is proving to be beneficial to an acute hospital trust, its staff and its patients. Alison Moore finds out how both parties are getting the best out of apprenticeships.
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NewsUS academic secures first Circle Prize for Inspiring Innovation
The Innovator’s Prescription by leading US academic Clayton Christensen has been awarded the inaugural Circle Prize for Inspiring Innovation.
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CommentCarving out a path for clinically led commissioning
The big question nervously whispered in the shadows of the corridors of power is: “what will be different about clinically led commissioning?”. Many have sought the answer - few have found it. Paul Zollinger-Read sheds some light on the direction clinically led commissioning might take.
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News£800m funding injection for medical research
The government has announced.an £800m funding boost for medical research to help create new treatments and care for patients.
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HSJ KnowledgeCan cloud computing precipitate a revolution in managing patient data?
The concept of personal data management isn’t one which sets the pulse racing. But, as solutions providers unveil their plans for cloud computing, the technology could pioneer a new approach for the NHS to manage patient data, which puts the service user at the heart of the system, says Mike ...
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HSJ KnowledgeHow NHS collaboration with the pharma industry could benefit both players
The challenge to find cost-savings while innovating services presents issues for both the NHS and the pharmaceutical industry to address, but an opportunity to collaborate could bring them closer together for the benefit of all. PA Consulting Group colleagues Dr Stephen Black and Ian Rhodes explain.
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HSJ KnowledgeAchieving top performance through programme management
What is a programme management office? Leigh Cantero outlines the work of a department designed to put impact and power into organisational goals, and how it can bring positive outcomes in performance.
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NewsExclusive: the Christie plans national 'chain' of cancer centres
Specialist cancer hospital The Christie Foundation Trust is considering plans which could see it open branded treatment and diagnostic centres across England, in partnership with a private sector provider.
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HSJ KnowledgeGoing green for public health: transforming cities to help health and wellbeing
Liverpool’s green infrastructure strategy is proving that environmental provision such as open spaces will support wellbeing, and could have many lessons for other cities to learn from across the UK. Dr Paula Grey explains.
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NewsWastage efficiency drive launched by DH
The attempt by the NHS to deliver £20bn worth of efficiency savings by 2015 is being supported by a Department of Health initiative to improve medicine use and reduce wastage.
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NewsImproved early cancer detection initiative begins
A plan to increase early cancer detection rates by a quarter was published today.
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NewsHSJ special report: managers' fears over the £20bn 'Nicholson Challenge'
An HSJ survey in conjunction with consultancy BDO has revealed managers’ anxieties over ‘imaginary’ savings, sustaining quality and engaging stakeholders. But, reports Daloni Carlisle, the commitment to innovation remains.
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NewsSavings plans' impact on quality worries managers
More than half of senior NHS managers fear savings plans will have a negative impact on quality, an HSJ survey has found.
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HSJ KnowledgeLiberating innovation in the NHS: award winning ideas, six months on
Last year’s Liberating Ideas Award winners have been working hard on their innovative projects. Emma Dent catches up on their progress and aspirations.
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CommentThe NHS Commissioning Board must support CCGs, not overshadow them
Amid the controversy around the government’s NHS reforms, relatively little attention has been given to the role of the NHS Commissioning Board.