All GPs articles – Page 45
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NewsExclusive: 'Single definition of success' for health systems recommended
A ‘single definition of success’ for health systems should be created in the form of a ‘single, coherent’ performance and quality framework, the King’s Fund has told the health secretary.
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NewsFive things we learnt from the Tory party conference
The Conservatives’ autumn conference came to an end this afternoon, the first it has held as the single governing party since 1996. Here are five messages NHS leaders can take from the jamboree in Manchester.
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CommentMichael White: Hysteria versus complacency is the new political dividing line
Unpicking the hyperbole of conference season
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HSJ LocalFormer HEFT chief to lead biggest ever GP partnership
STRUCTURE: GPs in Birmingham will launch what is thought to be the largest ever ‘super partnership’ in the NHS next month, merging at least 35 practices into a single organisation.
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NewsExclusive: ‘Flawed’ perceptions of GPs impact recruitment, warns HEE
Junior doctors and medical students are being put off training as GPs because of ‘fundamental flaws’ in how the profession is perceived, the chief executive of Health Education England has told HSJ.
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NewsPrime minister announces new contract for large GP providers
The government will introduce a new contract for large scale extended primary care providers, the prime minister announced today.
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HSJ LocalVale of York to divert better care fund money
FINANCE: Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group has said that funding directed to the region’s better care fund from social care must be ploughed back into health providers to stop the local health economy deteriorating further.
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NewsField: 'Nothing against' trusts taking over failing GP practices
Chief inspector of general practice Steve Field has said he is happy for struggling GP practices to be taken over by larger providers and NHS trusts if it results in better leadership.
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SupplementsSpecial report: How technology is giving letters a new take
Dictation and document management technology can reduce the paper burden
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CommentClarify the quality message to get people behind seven day services
Highlight the safety benefits
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LeaderThis is the chance to stem GP leaders' frustration
Despite the share of health spending in general practice falling
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NewsAnalysis: GP share of NHS spending falls for third year
The share of the total health budget spent on GP services fell for the third successive year in 2014-15, according to figures from annual accounts. This is despite national NHS leaders’ declared intention to expand primary care.
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NewsCommissioning system analysed: Spending, staffing and leadership
An in-depth look at how CCGs spend their money, their workforce and leadership
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CommentKelsey: Urgent action on a digital NHS is a moral imperative
The online revolution hasn’t reached the NHS
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CommentDon't judge vanguards on what they weren't designed to do
If the NHS does, vanguards will fail
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NewsNHS England to look at costs hindering primary care expansion
NHS England is looking at how to bring down financial barriers deterring GPs from taking on out of hours work, participating in new care models and expanding primary care, HSJ has learned.
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HSJ LocalNew GP federation and trusts in collaboration talks
STRUCTURE: A new GP federation covering North Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent is in talks with local health bodies to examine proposals for more integrated working.