All Simon Stevens articles – Page 30
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NewsSouthern CCGs join leadership and target merger
Two clinical commissioning groups in south of England have joined their leadership and plan to merge if they are permitted to, they have told HSJ.
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Expert BriefingThe Commissioner: More good CCGs will merge than bad ones
What NHS England isn’t telling you, and more indispensable weekly insight for commissioners, by Dave West
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Expert BriefingFollowing the Money: Something wicked this way comes
HSJ’s weekly email briefing on NHS finances, savings, and efforts to get the health service back in the black
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NewsThe NHS and Europe: Five must reads
After months of campaigning, the UK finally goes to the polls for the EU referendum on Thursday. The NHS has been used in arguments by remainers and leavers throughout the campaign to support their stance. Here HSJ rounds up our must read pieces to consider before casting your vote.
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NewsGovernment planning major intervention in NHS finances
Stevens says there will be an announcement in July on a “re set” of NHS funding Final, compulsory, control totals will also be published next month NHS England chief executive warns it would not be prudent to assume any extra NHS funding in the “next several years” The ...
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NewsStevens: Give any extra funding to social care over NHS
There is “strong argument” to prioritise funding for social care rather than NHS, says Simon Stevens NHS England chief warns it would not be prudent to assume any extra NHS funding in the “next several years” There will be an announcement in July on “re-set” of NHS funding ...
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NewsNHS England promises new technology tariff
NHS England plans to introduce a new “information and technology” tariff to encourage the take up of new devices and technology by providers.
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NewsSearch for new NHS England tech chief extended
NHS England fails to secure appointment to new role after first round of interviews Four candidates interviewed for chief information and technology officer but no appointment made The CTIO will report to Matthew Swindells and not be on the board NHS England has extended its search for a ...
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CommentLocal communities will derail new care models if they are ignored
People are open to change if they feel the designers of the process have listened to them
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LeaderMany CCGs are not fit for purpose and must be re-organised
These organisations created at great expense four years ago are not fit for purpose and are crying out for change
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Expert BriefingThe Commissioner: STPs, from deadline to pipeline
What NHS England isn’t telling you, and more indispensable weekly insight for commissioners, by Dave West
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NewsDelayed care transfers to continue for years, Stevens warns
NHS England chief executive tells MPs problems with care transfers unlikely to subside in the next few years Simon Stevens rejects NAO estimate that delayed transfers cost the NHS £820m Stevens: NHS takeovers of adult social care services will not work everywhere DH social care chief says there are ...
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Expert BriefingLintern’s Risk Register: Listen and learn to save lives
Everything you need to stay up to date on patient safety and workforce, plus my take on the most important under-the-radar stories. From patient safety correspondent Shaun Lintern
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LeaderJim Mackey’s honesty on the NHS provider deficit is welcome but deeply worrying
Jim Mackey’s warning that the NHS provider sector will stay in the red during 2016-17 was notable as much for its timing as its content.
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Expert BriefingThe Commissioner: Confront the difficult decisions? Here’s your chance, Simon
What NHS England isn’t telling you, and more indispensable weekly insight for commissioners, by Dave West
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Expert BriefingLintern's Risk Register: Did doctors strike on a false manifesto?
Everything you need to stay up to date on patient safety and workforce, plus my take on the most important under-the-radar stories. From patient safety correspondent Shaun Lintern
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NewsExclusive: Mackey abandons plan for NHS providers to balance this year
Mackey admits trust plans for 2016-17 will not bring the provider sector back into the black Warning comes despite national planning guidance saying sector would be required to break even this year Also warns that plans to balance NHS budget overall will be “tight” Admits that there are ...
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CommentWhat could a regional mayor do for the health of local populations?
Rob Newton asks what impact locally elected mayors are likely to have on public health
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CommentSTPs can deliver with good leadership
If STPs are given support and expertise, they might deliver better quality care at lower cost
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Expert BriefingThe Commissioner: Who wants to be a combined authority?
What NHS England isn’t telling you, and more indispensable weekly insight for commissioners, by Dave West