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NewsTrusts will still be monitored on A&E targets during covid-19 crisis
Trusts’ performance against waiting time targets will continue to be monitored, NHS England and Improvement has confirmed.
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Comment
Primary care has transformed into a ‘dial-in’ or ‘click first’ service
Responding to the new norm of social distancing has led primary care to adopt digital triaging as its primary way of working in just three weeks. Explains Clare Gerada.
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Exclusive: NHS staff asked to move to giant conference centre hospital
NHS staff are being asked to move quickly to work in the new field hospital being constructed at a conference centre in London which will act as a “first major wave of surge capacity”, HSJ can reveal.
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GP pay for performance framework suspended
The quality outcomes framework incentive programme for GPs will be among requirements on GP practices that will be temporarily suspended as part of the NHS’ effort to remove “routine barriers” to the national covid-19 response.
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Comment
‘What have Nobel Prize winners ever done for us?’
The idea of collective management of finite resources and adopting a culture of stewardship can lead to sustainable governance. Explain Dr Tim Wilson, Nick Relph and Dr Joe McManners.
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Mundane and risky outpatient systems need a digital overhaul
Many mundane processes within outpatients’ administration are in need of a digital takeover to promote efficiency and reduce the risk of errors, writes Pete Towers
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The NHS must ‘cede power’ to deliver community health targets
At a local level sustained collaboration with social care, voluntary and charitable organisations is required, writes Martin Vernon
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GPs vote down ‘Trojan horse’ PCN scheme
GPs have voted to reject the primary care network contract signed by the British Medical Association and the NHS, delivering a blow to the crux of the long-term plan.
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Covid-19 health management service to care for patients at home
NHS England is commissioning a “covid-19 home treatment service” of primary and community healthcare for self-secluding patients, it announced today.
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HSJ Knowledge
The new dawn of hospital groups: unlocking value
As hospitals look beyond their own institutions and partner with other organisations and alliances, Ben Horner, Stephen Sutherland and Jonathan Scott explore the benefits and how leaders can develop the right combination strategies
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Mental health's capital needs have been completely overlooked by government
Patients with mental health problems deserve a therapeutic environment that aids their recovery and not inadequate infrastructure that exacerbates their condition. Writes Paul Farmer.
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More support and realistic expectations are key to delivering virtual clinics
Non-face-to-face service models are safe and effective and not just a cost-cutting replacement for traditional models, writes Dr Steve Shaw and Sebastien Baugh
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Landmark FT merger goes back to competition regulator
Two Dorset foundation trusts have welcomed the launch of the latest regulatory investigation into their proposed merger, which was infamously blocked seven years ago.
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HSJ Knowledge
Developing population health management is key to integration
Population health management is a true test of system working, requiring health and local authorities to come together in a different way. However, it also means shifting resource, says Andy Haynes
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Specialised services: transforming delivery for patients
Adam Wright on the future of specialised services and their contribution to the long-term plan
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Why volunteers are crucial to the success of the long-term plan
A sustainably resourced volunteer service is the first step in achieving the long-term plan – something, the trusts and health boards across the country must take on to help the NHS. By Sam Ward.
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Campaigners lose legal battle against major reconfiguration
Campaigners fighting a regional centralisation of stroke services have lost their judicial review.
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Comment
Why community-sourced solutions lead to better resident health
Communities are in a strong position to know what they want out of healthcare solutions – knowledge that has the potential to drive successful and scalable user-centred design, writes Dr Matthew Dolman
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HSJ Local
Commissioners approve new specialist hospital
London commissioners have approved proposals to build a new eye hospital and research centre in the north of the city.
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‘System by default’ – how to make a good idea a reality
Implementing the new ‘system by default’ approach to running and organising the NHS must be delivered through incremental change that identifies what is needed and what will work, not through central diktat. Writes Nick Ville.
