All NHS England (Commissioning Board) articles – Page 360
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NewsCCGs raise concerns over 'system resilience groups'
Clinical commissioning groups have become concerned about the burden of being involved with ‘system resilience groups’, which are expected to oversee efforts to clear waiting lists and ease winter pressures.
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CommentEnglish waiting list approaches next danger level
Much will depend on the impact of Hunt’s ‘managed breach’
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HSJ LocalReview launched into ‘high risk’ emergency care
PERFORMANCE: Cornwall commissioners have launched a review into the area’s emergency care access after it was designated as “high risk”.
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News'Safeguard our NHS' in trade deal
Most voters in key battleground constituencies want to see the NHS safeguarded from a new trade deal which campaigners claim threatens privatisation of health services, according to a new survey.
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NewsMinority of patients are offered choice of provider, say Monitor and NHS England
Less than 40 per cent of patients are offered a choice of provider when referred by their GP for an outpatient appointment, according to a survey report published today by NHS England and Monitor.
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NewsNHS England's 'forward view' to scrutinise funding curb effects
The chief executive of NHS England plans to publish a ‘five year forward view’ of the NHS in October
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CommentSend a clear message to those defrauding the NHS
Legal action can deter people tempted by fraud
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HSJ KnowledgeThe Johari window: The way to open up organisational improvement
This self-awareness tool can bring fresh perspectives
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NewsPrivate firms and local authorities in running to provide commissioning support
Private firms and two local authorities are in the running for a place on a “lead provider” framework that will determine which organisations supply backoffice services to CCGs
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NewsNHS England criticised over speed of premium payment cutback plan
NHS England has been criticised for the speed at which it is scaling down “premium” payments to Yorkshire GP practices.
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NewsConcern grows over tight timetable for waiting list cuts
An official timetable for clearing planned care waiting lists over the summer has sparked concern among NHS managers.
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CommentWe'll have to wait and see what Hunt's waiting time intentions will bring
It could all go pear shaped
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CommentPatients, not politics: don't let talk distract from providing local care
Sustainability is key
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NewsCiarán Devane steps down as Macmillan chief executive
Ciarán Devane to leave the charity after seven years in the post
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: NHS race equality standard unveiled
NHS organisations are to be forced to increase the representation of ethnic minorities in senior positions or face contractual and regulatory consequences
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CommentFashion fades but the equality conundrum remains
Diversity is stuck in a boom and bust cycle
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NewsStevens calls for NHS staff slimming drive
Junk food could be off the menu in hospital canteens and overweight doctors and nurses encouraged to take part in weight loss competitions, under plans floated by Simon Stevens.
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CommentBurnham's politics will have an instant impact on CCGs' policy
His speech will impact on local decisions
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NewsExclusive: NHS England to cut hundreds of posts in restructure
NHS England is to cut hundreds of roles and is likely to carry out a major restructure of its area teams over the next nine months