Comment archive – Page 144
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CommentA national strategy to harness the value of healthcare data
There needs to be a national strategy to make sure that the value of data is optimised primarily for the benefit of patients, but also for the NHS and the private sector. By Eleonora Harwich
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CommentHarnessing the power of place to drive better health
We need to consider alternative models of health delivery that focus on addressing the place based social determinants of poor health aided by the development of mechanisms to ensure effective coordination between multiple agencies and stakeholders, writes Charlotte Alldritt
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Expert BriefingPerformance watch: A new outpatients target?
Welcome to HSJ’s Performance Watch expert briefing. Our fortnightly newsletter on the most pressing performance matters troubling system leaders. Contact me in confidence here.
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CommentTake volunteering seriously
Shilpa Ross on new research that shows how volunteers take the pressure off frontline staff and provide an additional human touch to patients
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CommentWhy isn't infection prevention prioritised?
Infection prevention has vital benefits such as tackling the antimicrobial resistance crisis as well as benefitting patients, staff and healthcare providers. By Jennie Wilson
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CommentClinical leaders need to know their place
If place is going to become the way the NHS is run, the involvement of clinicians as leaders needs to become essential, write Ted Adams and Rich Taunt
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Hundreds of staff set to switch trusts
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. Contact me in confidence here.
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CommentCowper’s Cut: Taking back control of the NHS? Ahem
Seeking the legislative power to direct foundation trusts, both NHS Improvement and England want to move back to more centralisation and control, notes Andy Cowper
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CommentThe changing landscape of veteran healthcare
The last 15 years have seen increased survivability of military casualties but veterans and healthcare professionals are sometimes unsure what support is available to them. Shehan Hettiaratchy offers some clarity
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Expert BriefingHSJ Weekly Catch Up: MHA reviewed, redundancy packages investigated and the NHSmail mishap
Your essential update on health for the week.
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Expert BriefingThe Download: When IT fails
The fortnightly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. Contact Ben Heather in confidence here.
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CommentLocal people must have a say in NHS spending
Any additional funding is welcome but if the government is serious about supporting the NHS and social care for the long term they need to be clear on where the money is going and trust local people to have a say, writes Karin Smyth
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Expert BriefingLondon Eye: Q2
Essential insight into England’s biggest health economy, by Ben Clover
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Expert BriefingFollowing the Money: Trusts await impact of new buying model
HSJ’s expert briefing on NHS finances, savings and efforts to get the health service back in the black.
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CommentCowper’s Cut: Does ‘Appless ‘Ancock’s shrilling contravene the Ministerial Code?
Andy Cowper on the health and social care secretary endorsing an individual player in the online GP consultations market on multiple occasions
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CommentCompassionate leadership is not optional
Suzie Bailey gives her response to Matt Hancock’s comments on the right leadership culture in the NHS
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CommentTelephone reminder programmes facilitate cancer screening
Zoraida Colorado on how a telephone outreach service is leading to measurable improvements to cancer screening rates in London
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Expert BriefingHSJ Weekly Catch Up: Bullying concerns, long-term plan delays and consolidation of CCGs
Your essential update on health for the week.
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Expert BriefingPerformance watch: NHS has 'addressed' its A&E data problems, concludes watchdog
Welcome to HSJ’s Performance Watch expert briefing. Our fortnightly newsletter on the most pressing performance matters troubling system leaders. Contact me in confidence here.
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: Landing the long term plan
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by deputy editor Dave West.