All articles by Sir Chris Ham – Page 2
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Why new care models need more haste, less speed
Rushing the development of new care models – and the collaborative relationships that drive them – is a recipe for disaster
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Three versions of the NHS: I know which one I'd choose
The most advanced of the new care models promises transformational change
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The need for a 45th STP – a national one
Separating the noise of contract negotiations from the signal around STPs
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Now quality improvement can finally have its day
A new King’s Fund paper offers thoughts on how to formulate a long overdue strategy for quality improvement
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Panic and denial won't solve funding issues
Honesty and realism is required for decisions on health spending
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Providers must work together to create local systems of care
The idea of systems of care is not new but only now is it starting to gain traction as growing pressures in the NHS have engulfed previously high performing providers
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Main manifestos: Certainty is lacking in post-election prospects
Manifestos mask a need for pressure relief
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Collective leadership will keep forward view ambitions on track
Changes to commissioning are needed
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Chris Ham on ‘bilingual’ clinical leaders
Leaders have to be fluent as managers and clinicians
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Public service mutuals will inspire greater staff engagement
Devolve more power to local level
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Dalton review: Good leadership will determine the best models for change
Meet varying local needs
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Commitment to change the NHS must come from within
Place more emphasis on learning best practice
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Accountable care organisations can teach the NHS about integration
The service can adapt this US model
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Define a clear role for hospitals in integrated care
One north London acute trust shows the way forward