External contributors – Page 104
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HSJ is wrong to say we should reorganise CCGs
CCGs will continue to play a vital role and talk about reorganisation is unhelpful, argues Graham Jackson
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The road to a digital NHS is littered with unrealised benefits
The NHS must seize the benefits of digital health, says Joel Haspel
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Specialised services can blaze the trail for provider-led change
Andrew Wilkinson on the challenges that need to be faced to determine the success of specialised services in commissioning
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Employers need evidence to melt the snowy white peaks
Previous attempts to eliminate race discrimination from the NHS have have failed. Employers must use research evidence to shape interventions and metrics to hold managers to account
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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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HSIB: A step along the path towards safer care
Despite its limitations, Joanna Lloyd argues the establishment of the new patient safety inspector is an important moment for the NHS
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Have we really 'had enough of experts'?
Facts-fatigue pushes the Brexit debate onto immigration – but think hard about the impact on the NHS
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‘Prevention’ may be subjective but vanguards are seeking to make it happen
Prevention includes proactively monitoring possible ill health risks just as much as preventing admission in the hospital
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Seven-day services for emergency care can increase efficiency
How seven-day emergency care services can reap benefits in the long run.
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Seeing the bigger picture on digital imaging
The subtle shift from traditional histopathological techniques to their more sophisticated digital cousins brings challenges as well as benefits. Daloni Carlisle reports on one trust’s experience
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AHSNs are proving to be a good deal
The AHSNs are making an impact and delivering a return on investment
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Independent partners have much to contribute to STPs
Getting independent organisations involved in sustainability and transformation plans would be a worthwhile investment
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Should the NHS adopt a New York state of mind?
Taking lessons from global healthcare systems that reward value over volume to improve patient care may be a positive step
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Local communities will derail new care models if they are ignored
People are open to change if they feel the designers of the process have listened to them
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Board leadership in the wake of Francis: challenges, changes and achievements
Revealing the true impact of the Francis Report
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Challenging times in inpatient care are offset by improvements
Results from over 83,000 responses to the NHS inpatient survey allow for a comprehensive evaluation of people’s experience of care
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Taking mental health a step beyond primary care
A new mental health service delivers integrated care to complex patients who have not historically been well served
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It is unlikely the 18 week target will ever be achieved again
The English waiting list grew more rapidly than expected in April, and it looks like we have passed a crucial milestone.
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Five evidence-based reasons why the NHS is better within Europe
As the EU referendum grows ever closer, Lord Darzi and colleagues seek to redress a lack of evidence on the role of Europe on our health system
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Being transparent is simply the right thing
Transparency of disclosure of payments is an opportunity to look at how pharmaceutical companies operate