Comment archive – Page 184
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CommentHow Cumbria strove for new heights in healthcare
The combination of a success regime and the dawn of sustainability and transformation plans has started to address the shortcomings in Cumbria’s services, writes Alison Moore
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CommentBuilding a team of teams in the NHS
Like the US army in Iraq, the NHS can restructure its teams to improve its functioning
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Expert BriefingHSJ Catchup: The general election, STPs under pressure, and IR35 latest
Your essential update on the week in health
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CommentMore work needs to be done for race equality in the NHS
Where does the NHS stand in the treatment of its black and minority ethnic staff and patients
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CommentTrust-level support must be in place for overseas doctors
Amelia Kehoe on what other trusts can learn from North Tees and Hartlepool about giving back-up to medical graduates from abroad
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Expert BriefingThe Commissioner: Winning the GP wild west
What NHS England isn’t telling you, and more indispensable weekly insight for commissioners, by Dave West.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: The £6bn contract
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. By Lawrence Dunhill
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LeaderFour reasons why a 2017 general election could be good news for the NHS
Viewed over a three to five-year timeframe, the decision by Theresa May to call a snap election on 8 June could prove to be a net positive for the NHS.
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CommentElective waits hold steady in February
Referral-to-treatment waiting times were largely unchanged in February – the last full month when most trusts felt subject to financial penalties for this NHS Constitution standard. By Rob Findlay
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Expert BriefingHSJ Catchup: Bumper week for special measures and flagship cancer contract dropped
Your essential update on the week in health
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CommentWellbeing boards are crucial to post-Francis accountability
Health and wellbeing boards are in an ideal position to increase accountability in the health and care system, write Aliko Ahmed and Kelechi Nnoaham
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Expert BriefingFollowing the Money: Games will be played
HSJ’s email briefing on NHS finances, savings and efforts to get the health service back in the black.
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CommentWhy not a psychiatrist as NHS England medical director?
A case for appointing a psychiatrist as the next NHS England medical director
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CommentMobilising our ‘Hidden Army’ for better environments, value and care
Evidence shows that happier patients get better more quickly – and that supported staff make fewer mistakes, writes Ian Crichton
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Expert BriefingWhat's New in Care Models: Farewell to the vanguard era
The final instalment in our regular briefing on new in care models and progress of the Five Year Forward View. By integration lead David Williams.
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Expert BriefingHSJ Catchup: Sir Bruce stepping down, Mackey interview and a 'Mexican standoff'
Your essential update on the week in health
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CommentNot giving up on elective waiting times
When elective waiting times go up, how can we minimise the harm to patients?
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CommentAre we ending purchaser-provider separation?
Do Simon Stevens’ remarks about accountable care organisations really herald the seismic shift they suggest, asks Ben Collins
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CommentEvidence-based STPs – the case for stroke care
Investment in the right stroke care saves lives – and money
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LeaderWhy the PM owes Simon Stevens – and what he wants in return
The refresh of the Five Year Forward View had some headline messages which HSJ explored in detail on Friday. But just as important was what the document and its reception tells us about the future nature and direction of NHS policy.