All Health Service Journal articles in 7 September 2016
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NewsToday: Join our session on STPs at the Health and Care Innovation Expo
HSJ is to hold a discussion on STPs at the Health and Care Innovation Expo on 8 September.
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NewsDaily Insight: Under pressure chief executive resigns
The must read stories and debate from Tuesday
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NewsDaily Insight: Data shows extent of demand for nurses
HSJ’s round-up of the day’s must read stories and talking points
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LeaderTake a pay cut, Katrina
“Think like a patient, act like a taxpayer” Simon Stevens instructed healthcare leaders as he took up the reins at NHS England. In times of austerity, the second clause is just as important as the first in establishing and maintaining credibility.
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CommentSome suggestions for the Patients Association about elective waiting times
The Patients Association’s waiting times report had a big impact, but NHS England was still justified in calling it “misleading and statistically flawed”. How could future reports avoid the pitfalls?
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Expert BriefingFollowing the Money: Good news or flattering figures?
HSJ’s weekly email briefing on NHS finances, savings and efforts to get the health service back in the black
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HSJ LocalOxfordshire hospital confirms maternity unit downgrade
Doctor led maternity services will be suspended at Horton General Hospital from 1 October Oxford CCG is reviewing “long term future” of maternity services at Horton as part of STP John Radcliffe Hospital will remain as the only obstetric service in Oxfordshire STRUCTURE: Horton General Hospital will suspend ...
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Expert BriefingLondon Eye: Competition and 2,000 year-plus waiters
Essential insight into England’s biggest health economy, by Ben Clover
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NewsMPs warn public health cuts are 'false economy'
The government must commit to protecting public health funding if it is to avoid widening health inequalities, MPs have warned.
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NewsCCGs asked to ensure fetal medicine access following HSJ investigation
Clinical commissioning groups have been asked about their arrangements for ensuring women and their babies have access to fetal medicine services, after an HSJ investigation raised concerns babies were “dying unnecessarily” because of a flawed funding system.
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HSJ LocalCouncil chief executive to lead CCG after 'symbolic' appointment
Steven Pleasant to lead Tameside Council and Tameside and Glossop CCG The appointment is “symbolic” of the changes taking place in Greater Manchester Single commissioning board is already running between adult social services and the CCG, controlling a budget of £435m Work ongoing to transfer hundreds of social care ...
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HSJ LocalIncrease in year-plus waiters at Imperial
PERFORMANCE: The number of patients waiting more than a year for elective treatment at Imperial College Healthcare Trust has almost doubled to 80 people, board papers reveal.
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SupplementsAssuring your major digital solution: six ways to avoid failure
Steering your way around common errors in the design of asurance arrangements is the best way to deliver a happy IT project
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Expert BriefingHSJ Catchup: Junior doctors announce more strikes and Southern boss resigns
Your essential update on the week in health
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NewsDavid Dalton disputes BMA claim on seven day services
DH releases confidential documents from Acas talks showing BMA was offered detailed statement on seven day services Statement including pledge for more clinical staff and that focus of seven day services would be emergency care only Sir David Dalton said the BMA asked for the statement not to be ...
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LeaderThe future of HSJ
We are evolving - to bring you a greater breadth and depth of news, opinion and best practice features than ever before
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CommentWhy it is vital that healthcare must capitalise on the digital revolution now
How an open health platform and ecosystem can make the twin goals of a greater emphasis on self-management of conditions, and ramping up the potential of innovation, a reality
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NewsBMA calls off next week's junior doctors strike
WORKFORCE: The British Medical Association has suspended next week’s planned strike action, after being told by NHS England that services “cannot cope with the notice period” that was given.