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NewsWatchdog issues warning over government patient data sharing
The national data guardian has said the government’s latest plans to collect and share NHS patient data are unclear and public trust in the handling of their confidential records remains a “big issue”.
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NewsCCG managers allowed to keep £200,000 pay-offs
Two clinical commissioning group managers who were given redundancy packages in excess of the £160,000 maximum have been allowed to keep their pay-offs, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsDaily Insight: Check the contract
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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News'Ageing estate' prompts review at specialist centre
NHS England will review a Hertfordshire cancer centre amid concerns over the services’ “long-term sustainability”.
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NewsPoor planning and resourcing delaying screening innovations
England has missed out on the latest advances in cancer screening because of “serious and ongoing delays” in how they are implemented, according to a major review of screening programmes.
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HSJ LocalTrust in talks over running five GP practices
An acute trust in the north west is in talks over running several GP practices on its patch, HSJ has learned.
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HSJ LocalMedical watchdog warning over 'consultant leadership'
The General Medical Council has raised serious concerns about the quality of training at a major London teaching trust.
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HSJ LocalChief of 'toxic culture' CCG resigns
The accountable officer of a clinical commissioning group accused of having a “toxic culture” has resigned and is moving to a job with a sustainability and transformation partnership.
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NewsDaily Insight: The watchdog's watchful eye
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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NewsBabylon GP at Hand evaluation delivers mixed verdict
The long-awaited evaluation of digital primary care provider GP at Hand has uncovered a high level of the patient churn, raised questions about the model’s sustainability, but also revealed contented users and doctors, as well as a positive impact on A&E attendance.
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NewsMajor trust opens talks with Babylon, claiming GPs unable to stem demand
One of the country’s biggest hospital trusts has entered talks with digital health company Babylon Healthcare after concluding local GPs were unable to support its “painful” transformation efforts, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsTrust appoints interim chief after failed recruitment campaign
United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust has appointed an interim chief executive after an unsuccessful national campaign for a permanent recruit.
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NewsDHSC bans trusts from exclusive deals
NHS trusts will be ordered not to enter into deals in which they share patient information exclusively with one tech company, for fear it will undermine national efforts.
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NewsFormer national medical director to chair teaching trust
A former NHS Improvement national medical director has been appointed chair of a Midlands teaching trust.
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NewsCCG chief and council director to jointly lead STP
Senior health and social care leaders have been jointly appointed to head Hertfordshire and West Essex Sustainability and Transformation Partnership.
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NewsDaily Insight: Obtrusive exclusives
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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NewsCommissioners' strengths need to be protected, says NHSCC
Clinical commissioning groups’ “unique strengths” should not be brushed aside in the development of system working and other approaches to integrated care, the CCG representative body said today.
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NewsImprovements made at bullying scandal A&E
The Care Quality Commission has observed improvements to culture at an accident and emergency department at the centre of a major bullying scandal.
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HSJ LocalHuge £175m IT deal will cover three prestigious trusts
A major hospital trust has gone to market for a £175m overhaul of its IT systems, with an option to expand into two neighbouring trusts amid merger rumours.
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HSJ LocalHealth system's culture problem goes from 'board to floor'
A culture which saw health and care leaders in Lancashire “take pleasure” in difficulties experienced by their peers had “a direct impact on front line service delivery” and may have contributed to service users attempting suicide, a review has concluded.