All Efficiency articles – Page 34
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HSJ LocalStruggling CCG bids to resolve 'financial crisis' with service review
Shropshire CCG to review clinical and financial sustainability of several services to address “financial crisis” Commissioners to look into why some GP practices have higher levels of emergency admissions than others STP to review MSK and orthopaedic services A financially challenged CCG has announced it will carry out ...
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CommentHospital turnarounds offer a glimmer of light amid NHS gloom
In the face of major challenges, success stories offer valuable insight into achievable goals, and deliver important benefits to patients and staff alike
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CommentSimon's disease and what to do about it
A three part analysis can help the commissioning body calculate the change in emergency admissions, focusing on reducing total healthcare activity
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News
CCG warns against pharma giant's vaccine offer
Dudley CCG warns GPs over buying discounted vaccines directly from Sanofi The manufacturer is offering GPs a 50 per cent discount on flu vaccines GPs are then reimbursed by the NHS Business Services Authority at full price CCG says this may have “negative” impact for taxpayers Commissioners in ...
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HSJ LocalConcerns over future of pioneering heart failure unit
First of its kind heart failure unit opened in 2015 Waits of up to five days for admission to unit due to limited capacity Trust spokesman says “we need to ensure the service is sustainable” “Significant” concerns have been raised over the sustainability of a pioneering heart failure ...
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HSJ KnowledgeA powerful case for specialist nurses
Specialist nurses are far from just the ‘icing on the cake’ – in inflammatory bowel disease alone they are consistently preventing emergency attendances and ensuring the most appropriate use of services
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NewsExclusive: Trusts 'may overlook safety' under revised regulation regime
Patient groups have warned that providers would be “at risk of overlooking quality and safety” under proposed changes to the Care Quality Commission’s rating regime.
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HSJ LocalTrust launches scheme to cut NHS spending on lawyers
A mental health trust is preparing to launch a new legal services database that it expects to cut its spending on lawyers by 10 per cent.
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HSJ PartnersHow going with the flow led to a better patient journey
A new £60m hospital building was the catalyst for an improved patient flow system, transforming the public’s experience of Morriston Hospital in Swansea
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CommentAre we prepared to pay more for healthcare?
The fiscal sustainability report of the government’s economic forecasting body poses specific challenges regarding healthcare spending and improved productivity in the NHS
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NewsDepartment of Health director resigns
A Department of Health director who led programmes on efficiency and procurement has announced his resignation.
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NewsExclusive: STPs forecast NHS will employ thousands fewer staff
The NHS’s unpublished proposals for dealing with extreme funding pressure suggest it will employ thousands fewer nurses and other staff in the next few years, and treat tens of thousands fewer emergency patients in hospital.
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Expert BriefingThe Commissioner: Around the U-bend with STPs
What NHS England isn’t telling you, and more indispensable weekly insight for commissioners, by Dave West.
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HSJ KnowledgeHSJ's Best of 2016: awards and leadership lists
Over Christmas and New Year, we are bringing you a round-up of some of HSJ’s highlights from 2016. Today we look at HSJ’s awards programmes and our lists of the most influential or promising people
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NewsRegulators undecided on how to assess trusts' efficiency
Joint consultation does not commit to combing CQC ratings of quality and efficiency, despite previous expectations Use of resources assessment metrics included in the document are for “illustrative purposes” Liquidity, agency spending, cancelled operations and staff turnover “likely” to be included in trust assessment NHS regulators have yet ...
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CommentReforming how we pay for care is crucial to successful innovation
Financial reforms for innovation in care need to be implemented for early diagnosis and effective disease management at low costs
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NewsHospital, CCG and GP consolidation mooted by STP
Northamptonshire STP says there is potential to move to a “single commissioning organisation” across regional boundaries “Fundamental review” of estates proposed as part of aim to create “single model” of acute care STP aiming for £116m of savings from decommissioning services, CIP and QIPP schemes Service redesign under ...
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HSJ LocalCommissioners may make 'controversial' cuts to break even
Herts Valleys CCG reported £6.1m deficit at the end of August and is now considering decommissioning or cutting services to break even Care packages, IVF and OTC prescriptions all under review CCG failing on QIPP scheme and 40 per cent behind schedule by the end of August Herts ...
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HSJ PartnersSafeguarding the public must be priority of healthcare regulation reform
‘Regulation Rethought’ suggests restructuring to achieve core values of patient safety, public trust, and attaining professional standards.
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CommentA four-point plan to save our STPs
The once in a generation opportunity could be thrown away unless we take action now - here’s what we need to do, says Jon Restell