All Finance articles – Page 134
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NewsMackey: New agency staff rules put on hold
NHS Improvement pauses new rules on employing agency staff RCN says plans were “ill conceived” and delay is welcome Jim Mackey says other planned changes announced in February will go ahead NHS Improvement has delayed “until further notice” bringing in new rules to prevent trusts from using agency ...
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NewsNext steps for the forward view – what you need to know
HSJ’s brings you everything you need to know about the year’s most important NHS policy document.
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NewsStevens: NHS has not escaped 'reinforcing cycle' of increased demand and cost
NHS England chief executive says NHS can be proud of achievements Simon Stevens says delivery plan is “practical discussion” for year ahead There are “unchallengeable facts” about NHS achievements The NHS is trapped in a “reinforcing cycle” of increased demand leading to higher costs, NHS England chief executive ...
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News'Little evidence' of winter funds reaching trusts, says regulator
A national regulator has questioned whether funding earmarked to help NHS trusts cope with winter pressures was actually made available to them.
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NewsExclusive: Treasury funding fears derail medical examiner launch
Funding fears over medical examiner fees have delayed launch A national medical examiner service was first recommended by the Shipman inquiry Department of Health says it is committed to launching medical examiners Plans for a national rollout of independent medical examiners next year has been abandoned by ministers ...
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Expert BriefingFollowing the Money: The drag beneath the surface
HSJ’s email briefing on NHS finances, savings and efforts to get the health service back in the black.
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Expert BriefingThe Commissioner: The NHS's Daily Mail moment
What NHS England isn’t telling you, and more indispensable weekly insight for commissioners, by Dave West.
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NewsJobs cut as NHS quango will 'cease to exist'
NHS Protect will “cease to exist” from July and be replaced by NHS Counter Fraud Authority Memo confirms support and training for local organisations will no longer be available New organisation will employ 140 staff, which is around 20 fewer than the number employed by NHS Protect in March ...
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HSJ KnowledgeCancer drugs webinar: How to put a value on the priceless
A webinar in association with Roche brought together senior figures to consider how we assess the value of sophisticated drugs when the area is such an intellectual and moral maze. Report by Claire Read
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NewsGovernment told to end current pay restraint policy
NHS Pay Review Body warns government action is needed on pay policy Ministers told the lack of a people strategy means workforce issues being neglected One per cent pay rise recommended for all NHS staff Ministers have been warned by the NHS Pay Review Body that action will ...
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CommentMinor home repairs bring major benefits to health
Healthcare must recognise how domestic improvements can play their part in reducing acute admissions, says Jan Gilbertson
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HSJ KnowledgeInvest in compliance with health and safety law
The impact of the health and safety offences sentencing guidelines on the health and social care sector
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HSJ LocalCCGs given legal directions over finance and appointments
Three east London clinical commissioning groups have been given legal directions by NHS England over finance and governance issues.
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HSJ LocalFinance director at special measures trust 'taking period of leave'
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Foundation Trust has appointed an interim finance director Trust says period of leave for Marcus Hassall is unrelated to the financial deterioration or special measures announcement Trust has forecast a year-end deficit of £31m The finance director of an NHS trust which was placed ...
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Expert BriefingLondon Eye: How the East Was One
Essential insight into England’s biggest health economy, by Ben Clover
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CommentThe new financial year demonstrates just how tough things are going to get
Policy adviser Edward Cornick looks at the financial challenge for providers in 2017/18 following a survey of trust finance directors
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: The unproven case for extended GP access
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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CommentThe American Healthcare Act decoded
Alice Murray and Saira Ghafur on the changes that the American Healthcare Act seeks to bring in US healthcare
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NewsTrusts 'will not be fined for failing waiting list and cancer targets'
NHS England and NHS Improvement have effectively dropped routine financial penalties for trusts that fail to meet elective and cancer waiting times targets, HSJ has been told.
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NewsExclusive: Special measures trusts forced to pay higher interest on bailouts
Trusts in financial special measures are paying interest rates up to four times higher than some other providers Barts Health Trust faces annual interest charges of £6m Experts liken the higher rates to “kicking someone when they’re down” The DH says rates are designed to “reflect the additional risk ...