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NewsTake on more risk to increase share of health market, private companies told
Private companies must take on more risk if they want to gain a bigger share of the primary and community care market.
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NewsAndy Burnham refuses to match Conservative promises on spending
New health secretary Andy Burnham has refused to match or better his political shadow’s pledge to give the NHS “real terms” funding increases from 2011-12.
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NewsAndy Burnham makes prevention a mission for the NHS
Health secretary Andy Burnham has said prevention of ill health will be a major plank of health policy on his watch.
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NewsDevolve NHS power, urges Norman Lamb
Liberal Democrat health spokesman Norman Lamb has called for further devolution and local accountability in the NHS.
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NewsBurnham backs review of private patient income cap
Health secretary Andy Burnham has backed a review of the limit on foundation trusts’ income from private patients.
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NewsAndy Burnham: NHS must maintain strength in face of swine flu
It is “vital” that the NHS maintains its national strength as the health service battles a swine flu pandemic, health secretary Andy Burnham has warned.
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NewsBest primary care trusts to get franchise on rest
Top primary care trusts will be able to take over poor performing PCTs as franchises under sweeping changes set to boost commissioning performance.
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NewsNHS Confederation conference 2009
Pictures and videos from the NHS Confederation conference 2009 in Liverpool
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NewsCampaign to tackle NHS pension 'myths'
NHS Employers is launching a “myth busting” campaign to prevent a backlash from resentful private sector employees struggling in the recession.
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NewsNHS staffing levels 'to remain static'
Funding shortfalls and cutbacks mean NHS staffing levels will likely remain static at best over the next five years, experts have said.
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NewsBe honest about weaknesses in quality accounts, FTs told
Foundation trusts have been urged to be “honest” with the public about weaknesses in their quality reports and accounts.
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NewsAndy Burnham: don't sideline NHS quality
Raising the quality of services is the best way to improve productivity as NHS spending is cut, and this should not be a time of “gloom”, the new health secretary has told HSJ.
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NewsNHS survival may depend on a ‘series of big changes’
The NHS may not survive unless dramatic action is taken to manage investment cuts, the NHS Confederation has warned.
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NewsConcerns NHS could be challenged under EU competition law
NHS contracts with private providers could fall foul of EU competition rules if they allow excessive profits, a briefing paper from the NHS Confederation warns.
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NewsFT chair slates ‘barking mad’ duplication
Trusts should be able to show regulators a “yellow card” if they duplicate information requests, the NHS Confederation has claimed.
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NewsFormer DH adviser warns NHS funding shortfall could run to billions
A former senior policy adviser at the Department of Health has warned the NHS could face a financial shortfall of billions of pounds in as little as four years.
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NewsMonitor urged to take a stand on race equality
The foundation trust watchdog Monitor is facing calls to speak out on race equality instead of allowing finances to dominate its attentions.
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NewsFoundation trusts fear ministers may undercut Monitor role
The government has been warned not to undermine Monitor after revealing it may claw back powers from foundation trusts in response to the Mid Staffordshire scandal.
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NewsManagement consultant costs to be laid bare
The daily rates of a management consultants employed by NHS organisations could soon be published.
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NewsTarget aims at ideal of zero tolerance for MRSA
Managers will be consulted on a new “zero tolerance” target to slash MRSA infection rates.