All Finance and efficiency articles – Page 25
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NewsNHS suppliers must use electronic invoices from April
Suppliers to NHS commissioners will have to use paperless electronic invoicing from April 2022, according to national leaders.
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NewsVax fee to general practice increased as government sets huge target
GP practices and pharmacies providing covid vaccinations will be paid around 20 per cent more over the next two months, as the NHS seeks to hugely speed up the process despite major constraints on workforce, HSJ has learned, as several senior NHS leaders said the NHS needed military support. ...
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NewsSustainability chief pledges to avoid ‘death by strategy’ in push for carbon net zero
National funding will be given to those health systems with the ‘best ideas’ on how to become more environmentally sustainable, the NHS’ net zero chief has told HSJ.
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NewsFresh strategy for £3bn procurement spend announced
The bodies responsible for buying at least £3bn of goods and products for the NHS each year are planning a major overhaul of their operating model, according to a notice issued to the market.
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NewsExclusive: Watchdog says new hospital building programme is ‘unachievable’
A government infrastructure watchdog has raised serious concerns about the lack of progress made to build ‘40 new hospitals’ by 2030, HSJ has learned.
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CommentContinuing healthcare is failing those with dementia
For anyone who is living with dementia, with the condition’s progressive nature and potential to lead to spiralling care costs, NHS continuing healthcare can be a lifeline, writes Dr Hilda Hayo
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Expert BriefingICSs could be forced to pool their budgets with councils
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.
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NewsTrusts face uncosted £4m rise in energy bills
Some NHS trusts are reporting huge hikes to their gas and electricity bills, with finance chiefs expecting increases of up to £4m in this financial year.
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NewsLeak reveals ‘40 new hospitals’ cash must cover rising costs of existing schemes
Spiralling costs at delayed NHS construction projects will reduce available funding for new “hospitals” promised by the government, HSJ has learned.
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Expert BriefingWest Country Chronicle: Another troubling waiting list
From Cornwall to the Cotswolds, West Country Chronicle offers essential insight into NHS matters in the South West. Contact me in confidence here.
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NewsFast-track system will tackle medicines shortage
Medicines and medical goods which are at risk of shortages will be transported to the UK ‘within days’ through a new international transport system, the government has announced.
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CommentMental health faces the toughest three years in living memory
Sean Duggan highlights the challenges faced by the current mental health services, emphasising on requiring immediate fixing through preventive support and public health funding
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NewsTrusts write off £50m in overseas patient debt
Hospital trusts in London wrote off £54m in bad debts from overseas visitors over the last two years, annual accounts reveal.
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NewsMultiple providers flag disruptions to capital projects
Multiple local providers are citing price increases for possible delays to capital projects as a result of supply problems with construction materials.
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HSJ LocalTrust chiefs fear ‘reduction’ in new hospital plans after NHSE rejects capital request
An acute trust has warned it may have to scale down its plans for a new hospital after NHS England refused to allow previously allocated funds to be spent on a much-needed elective care centre.
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NewsGovernment hospital building chief warns of ‘huge constraint’ in construction
A senior civil servant has said there are ‘huge constraints’ in the construction sector which will make it difficult to build and develop hospitals on an ‘unprecedented’ scale, as the government is planning.
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NewsTrusts face ‘inevitable’ price rises as supply crisis hits NHS
Trusts face ‘inevitable’ price rises on goods bought through NHS Supply Chain due to ongoing disruption to global trade, according to an update published by the national body.
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Expert BriefingInappropriate payments to trust directors caused by ‘exceptional events’
From Cornwall to the Cotswolds, West Country Chronicle offers essential insight into NHS matters in the South West. Contact me in confidence here.
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CommentJulian Patterson: A more roadworthy NHS
Exciting new publishing venture from the government promises to make it cheaper and easier than ever to maintain your old runabout
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HSJ Local‘Considerable disquiet’ over lack of savings from £7m consultancy contract
There has been ‘considerable disquiet’ among board members of a beleaguered NHS trust over £7m of spending on a consultancy contract, which according to auditors has so far delivered ‘no tangible savings’.