All Policy and regulation articles – Page 94
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CommentLocal democracy should be a counterweight to NHS grip
The NHS has always had an uneasy relationship with local democracy. Caught between the competing demands of the system’s centre and their communities, STP leaders need to learn how to work with their locally elected representatives to maintain the equilibrium, writes Michael Wood
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HSJ Local'No evidence of harm' from delayed ambulance response policy
South East Coast Ambulance extended response times for some “red two” calls in winter 2014-15 Latest review found no evidence of patient harm as a result of the policy Review was affected by poor data and plans to interview patients were dropped A review into an ambulance trust’s ...
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NewsExclusive: Simon Stevens hits back at 'NHS first' criticism
NHS England chief executive hits back at criticism of the STP process STPs were never designed to answer national questions on social care funding, says Simon Stevens Mr Stevens tells Birmingham council chief that STPs are able decide for themselves what share of funding social care receives NHS ...
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Expert BriefingThe Commissioner: Relationships problems, still
What NHS England isn’t telling you, and more indispensable weekly insight for commissioners, by Dave West
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NewsTop council chief criticises Stevens and Mackey for 'NHS first' bias
Birmingham council chief and STP lead hits out at NHS England’s tendency to “sort the NHS out first” Mark Rogers complains about use of sustainability funds for acute deficits Calls for joined up national approach to STP and says engagement has been “flawed” Says better care fund “has not ...
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NewsGovernment review reveals plan to speed NHS innovations uptake
Four years can be cut off up to estimated 12 years it takes to get some innovative treatments to patients, says review Transformation will require investment, including in ‘new, strengthened’ AHSNs An ‘accelerated access partnership’ should bring together key national health bodies Recommendations also include call for new NHS ...
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NewsWebinar: Mike Richards on how the CQC and NHSI will work together
Watch our webinar featuring the chief inspector of hospitals free online.
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NewsBrexit offers opportunity to reform regulators, says Hunt
Health secretary says Brexit gives an opportunity for professional regulation reforms David Cameron promised reform of Nursing and Midwifery Council after 2013 Francis inquiry Jeremy Hunt says it was important government made changes to speed up responses Brexit could offer the government an opportunity to reform professional regulators, ...
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LeaderHunt's vision seeks to change the NHS 'forever'
Whatever your view of Jeremy Hunt there can be no questioning his stamina. The health secretary, who has already passed his fourth anniversary, shows no sign of running out of enthusiasm or ideas despite a bruising 18 months.
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NewsHunt vows to act on NHS's 'biggest area of weakness'
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt brands children’s mental health services the NHS’s “biggest area of weakness” Mr Hunt took on mental health portfolio after being reappointed as health secretary He tells HSJ there were “big problems” with CAMHS capacity and one solution is integrating more NHS services into schools ...
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NewsHunt: I want to be health secretary until 2019
Jeremy Hunt has said he would “love to serve another two to three years” as health secretary. In a major interview with HSJ he also set out wide-ranging plans for the next phase of his tenure.
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NewsCQC to bust budget in effort to meet GP inspection deadline
CQC GP inspection programme almost £700,000 over budget Increased budget used to increase workforce to meet March deadline David Behan “not open to any other possibility” than adhering to the timeline The Care Quality Commission has admitted its GP inspection programme will be £700,000 over budget this year ...
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NewsHunt aims to 'dismantle' maternity litigation culture
Health secretary to announce voluntary compensation scheme to “dismantle” litigation culture Families to be offered independent investigations and new support under scheme Actions include new investment to help halve rates of neonatal death, stillbirth, maternal death and brain injuries by 2030 Families who suffer harm after failings in ...
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NewsCall for non-FTs to have greater freedom to deliver STPs
NHS trusts should be allowed to set up shared service companies and be part of accountable care organisations to help deliver their sustainability and transformation plans, a leading healthcare law firm has said.
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NewsDrugs to face new NHS affordability test
NICE and NHS England consult on “budget impact test” for new treatments Test designed to mitigate impact of cost effective but highly expensive drugs on NHS England’s budget NICE also proposes cost effectiveness threshold for assessment of drugs for rare conditions The National Institute for Health and Care ...
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Expert BriefingThe Commissioner: The road to reconfiguration
What NHS England isn’t telling you, and more indispensable weekly insight for commissioners, by Dave West
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NewsHuge shifts in power and influence emerge from the 2016 HSJ100
The 2016 HSJ100 reveals huge changes in the people with the greatest influence over the English NHS.
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LeaderHSJ100 2016: Jeremy Hunt is the comeback kid
A year ago many thought the health secretary was on his way out. But having won the junior doctors’ contract dispute he is now the longest serving health secretary. Meanwhile, the changing political, financial and regulatory landscape has shaken up the rest of the NHS leadership ranks.
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SupplementsHSJ100 2016: How it was judged
The HSJ100 seeks to measure power and influence in the English NHS and health policy until September 2017.
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HSJ LocalHome Office 'very keen' for patients to prove right to NHS care
Trust proposes compulsory requirement that maternity patients prove their right to NHS care Revised national guidance “is likely to advocate routine presentation of proof of identity and eligibility” Board papers suggest new legislation will “incorporate charging for A&E and ambulance services” if patients have no proof of eligibility St ...