All Pathology articles – Page 4
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NewsNHS labs to test 8,000 more coronavirus cases a day
NHS laboratories must increase the number of samples they test for covid-19 from around 1,500 to 10,000 a day as the virus continues to spread, system leaders have announced.
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NewsRoyal college president-elect barred after alleged misconduct
A royal college president-elect has been removed from his position and barred from holding office at the organisation for three years following allegations of misconduct.
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NewsReview of troubled service still not launched after 16 months
A royal college’s review of quality concerns at a pathology service — first approved in September 2018 — has yet to get underway, HSJ has been told.
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NewsPreferred bidder announced for £2.25bn contract
An incumbent pathology provider looks set to lose its bid to retain a contract worth £2.25bn over 15 years.
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HSJ LocalRegion rejects regulator’s efficiency proposal
Pathologists in the west of England are set to ditch national proposals to centralise their laboratories after describing the idea as worse than the present situation.
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Expert BriefingA different problem
Essential insight into England’s biggest health economy, by Ben Clover.
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Expert BriefingLondon Eye: A clear path?
Essential insight into England’s biggest health economy, by Ben Clover.
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NewsThirteen regions yet to agree pathology model
Thirteen out of 29 regions have yet to formally commit to new pathology models, the latest update has revealed, although senior chiefs have declared the major efficiency scheme remains on track.
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Expert BriefingLondon Eye: On sovereignty south of the river
Essential insight into England’s biggest health economy, by Ben Clover.
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NewsFT to enter regional pathology joint venture
An NHS foundation trust in north Yorkshire is participating in a pathology joint venture as part of a new networking approach.
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HSJ InteractiveUsing networks to improve neurology services
Access to neurology advice from a national network of specialists helped reduce unnecessary referrals to East Suffolk and North Essex FT and potentially reduce waiting times. Claire Read reports
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HSJ AwardsHSJ Value Awards 2019: Improving the value of diagnostic services award
Winner University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Hospitals Trust: The scarred liver project The University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Hospitals Trust have developed a new diagnostic pathway to identify patients with chronic liver disease. Those with risk factors – hazardous alcohol use and/or type 2 diabetes – are invited ...
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NewsNHSI 'impressed' with five pathology network launches
NHS Improvement believes acute trusts’ efforts to create regional pathology networks have been “impressive”, despite the number of fully operational collaboratives being half of what was expected so far.
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NewsTrio of trusts to outsource pathology services
Three trusts’ pathology services look likely to be outsourced in an STP-wide procurement process.
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NewsTrust picks 'NHS option' for pathology network
A hospital trust has chosen an “NHS option” for its pathology work in the shape of a large provider outside its local area.
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NewsPathology contract extended amid merger doubts
A trust has extended its pathology contract with a public-private partnership as doubts have emerged over a planned merger with a neighbour.
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NewsCapacity concerns over cancer pilot
NHS England has “questions to answer” about its lung cancer scanning pilots, as concerns have been raised over whether there will be enough diagnostic capacity to cope with the expected increase in referrals.
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Sponsored infoNHS Improvement lead on pathology consolidation spoke at HSJ webinar
The head of pathology consolidation at NHS Improvement, who is leading on work to create 29 networks across England, spoke at a recent HSJ webinar.
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NewsExclusive: Nearly 3,300 patients in 'harm review' for merged service
The Royal College of Pathologists has been called in to review a merged pathology service which has had to recall thousands of patients for repeat blood tests.
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HSJ LocalTrio of private providers fight for £2.2bn London contract
Three bidders have been shortlisted for one of the biggest NHS pathology contracts, HSJ can reveal.