All Primary care articles – Page 8
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Expert BriefingThe Download: Emergence of convergence
The fortnightly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. This week written by senior correspondent Nicholas Carding. Contact HSJ in confidence here.
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CommentThe NHS must become proactively 'anti-racist'
Amid rising awareness of racial health disparities, the authors examine healthcare organisations’ initiatives against racism, spotlighting efforts in diversity, leadership, and continual evaluation for enduring impact
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CommentHow Healthwatch helps the NHS engage with communities
As 2024 begins, Louise Ansari, CEO at Healthwatch England, highlights some of the projects that made a difference for patients last year while showing the vital role of local action. We need to hear more of such examples in the new year.
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CommentGPs cannot avoid modernisation
GPs face overwhelming workloads, hindered by administrative burdens and inadequate resources. Collaborative digital transformation is imperative to ensure sustainable, patient-centric care and the survival of general practice, writes Jay Verma
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NewsHSJ’s 10 most-read stories of 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, HSJ takes a look at its most-read stories of the year.
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CommentLet local people decide on the public health measures the NHS should invest in
Jessica Studdert explains how community-driven health initiatives in deprived areas, funded by the Big Local programme, not only demonstrate significant preventive benefits but also reduce demand on NHS services.
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NewsCommunity services need new national funding bid, says outgoing NHS England director
The national clinical director for older people has announced he is leaving NHS England and said a major government funding settlement will be needed to maintain progress and take community services to the ‘next stage’.
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CommentGive more prescribing and referral rights to those working in the community
Government action is crucial to enhancing primary and community care integration, and to addressing structural, funding, data sharing, and training challenges to deliver a patient-centric, sustainable health service, writes Baroness Pitkeathley
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HSJ PartnersRedefining Psoriasis Care: A Collaborative Journey for Better Patient Outcomes
Unlocking the challenges in psoriasis care, Bristol Myers Squibb explores the impact beyond skin, addressing diagnosis hurdles, regional inequities, and collaborative solutions for enhanced patient outcomes.
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NewsGP incentives may be set by ICBs under government proposals
Integrated care boards could pick performance measures tied to GP practice income, under government proposals for the future of the ‘quality and outcomes framework’ and other incentive payments.
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NewsGPs don’t have time for NHSE ‘modernisation’ work, say ICBs
GP practices with the most outdated technology and processes do not have enough staff or funding to take part in NHS England’s performance recovery programme, integrated care boards are warning.
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CommentWithout the FDP we cannot know the value of NHS services
Sir Muir Gray underscores the crucial role Federated Data Platforms plays in assessing spending, outcomes, and ensuring equitable healthcare delivery
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: The migration surge helped social care – but not enough
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by deputy editor Dave West.
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NewsNew firm takes over 60 GP practices from US insurer
American health insurance giant Centene is selling its English primary care arm to UK firm HCRG Care Group, HSJ can reveal.
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Expert BriefingThe Download: Why trusts should think twice about big EPR deployments
The fortnightly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. This week written by senior correspondent Nicholas Carding. Contact HSJ in confidence here.
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NewsNHSE seeks to calm row over ‘advice and guidance’
NHS England has sought to quell concerns from GPs around “advice and guidance” by saying it will not be mandated before referrals.
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CommentThose with multiple conditions are the core customers of the NHS
One in four of us are now living with multiple long-term conditions, and this proportion is growing as the population ages. Charlotte Augst, director for policy, campaigns and improvement at Diabetes UK, says this should be a useful lens for service planning and design.
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CommentAt scale provision is beginning to change the face of primary care
Zara Azam talks about the transformative impact of at scale primary care, which involves providers innovating beyond traditional GP services. Real-world case studies demonstrate improved patient outcomes, workforce resilience, and system-wide efficiency
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CommentGP advice services are becoming a barrier to good care
Amid mounting pressures on the NHS, the State of Care report highlights the urgent need to improve access to healthcare and streamline GP referral processes for better patient-centered care, writes Katie Bramall-Stainer
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HSJ AwardsHSJ Awards 2023: Primary and Community Care Innovation of the Year
Winner Stort Valley and Villages PCN Waiting Well With Suspected Autism Pathway