All articles by Nick Renaud-Komiya – Page 22
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Attitudes harden against private providers
There is greater support for non-profit groups running NHS services than private companies, with support for private firms providing services falling markedly, a survey shared exclusively with HSJ has revealed.
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The government's Francis response: line by line
The government has provided detailed responses to each of Robert Francis’ 290 recommendations. HSJ highlights the most significant.
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HSJ Local
District nurses' working changes meet opposition
Gloucestershire Care Services Trust has defended proposals to change the way its district nurses work amid concerns from the Royal College of Nursing and local campaigners.
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NHS leaders 'need more commercial nous'
The Department of Health’s procurement strategy has been described as a “missed opportunity” to bring about better partnerships between NHS bodies and private or voluntary sectors, in a report shared with HSJ.
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Analysed: drug pricing scheme promises better access to new medicines
Commissioners have been told they will gain easier access to the latest drugs approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence after the Department of Health reached a deal on pricing with the pharmaceutical industry.
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DH agrees temporary price freeze with drug companies
The Department of Health has brokered a five-year deal with pharmaceutical companies that will bring in a fixed cap for the first time on the amount the NHS spends on branded medicines.