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Clinical commissioning groups: what do we know so far?

In the past few days, clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) have come several steps closer to taking control of £65 billion of NHS spending.

By Chris Naylor - 18 December 2012

Measuring accountability for outcomes: is transparency enough?

The NHS Commissioning Board, clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) and providers need to be held to account, with plaudits if they excel, and consequences if they fall short of expected standards.

By Veena Raleigh - 4 December 2012

First do no harm: lessons from service reconfiguration in London

What can we learn from service redesign in London? Chris Ham reflects on themes from our conference on progressing health care in the capital.

By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 19 October 2012

Balancing liberation with accountability?

Anna Dixon looks at the difficulties in setting objectives for the NHS and at how the NHS Commissioning Board can be effectively held accountable for £80 billion of public money.

By Anna Dixon - 27 September 2012

A mounting case for change, but will it drive change in a 'liberated NHS'?

In the light of two new reports, Candace Imison reflects on the impact of staff provision during out-of-hours on the quality of care.

By Candace Imison - 19 September 2012

How do the Commissioning Outcomes Framework indicators measure up?

From 2013 we will hear a lot more about the Commissioning Outcomes Framework, which will be used to assess the performance of clinical commissioning groups.

By Veena Raleigh - 15 August 2012

Jumping the gun in the telehealth steeplechase?

Nick Goodwin looks at the barriers that are preventing the successful adoption of telehealth.

By Nick Goodwin - 26 July 2012

Integrated care north and south of the border

If the government’s integration framework encourages innovations at scale and pace, England may yet steal a march on Scotland in the development of integrated care.

By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 24 July 2012

Commissioning support units: is externalisation the right way to go?

Chris Naylor looks at what the future shape of support arrangements for clinical commissioning groups will look like.

By Chris Naylor - 14 June 2012

Are we wasting money on care that patients don’t want?

Anna Dixon discusses whether asking patients what care they wanted could be a much simpler solution towards making savings.

By Anna Dixon - 29 May 2012

The Information Strategy: a transformation in health and social care information on the way?

Will the Department of Health’s long-awaited Information Strategy transform health and social care information as we know it today?

By Veena Raleigh - 21 May 2012

Beware the rationing of care

Will our trust in clinicians lend local decisions on restrictions to treatments a new kind of legitimacy? Or will such decisions erode our trust in our local doctor?

By Jo Maybin - 3 May 2012

Are we expecting too much from the Care Quality Commission?

A Public Accounts Committee report has highlighted the challenges the CQC has faced since it was set up. But are we expecting too much from a quality regulator?

By Anna Dixon - 5 April 2012

The Health and Social Care Act: what next for the NHS?

How does the Health and Social Care Act differ from Lansley's original plans? And what challenges will the NHS face now as the Act is implemented?

By Anna Dixon - 28 March 2012

Will the Information Strategy start an information revolution?

Nearly two years ago the government consulted on its aim to achieve an ‘Information Revolution’. So what should the new strategy say if it is to start a revolution?

By Catherine Foot - 15 March 2012

Where next for telehealth? Reflections from our international congress

What did we learn during our second International Congress on Telehealth and Telecare?

By Nick Goodwin - 13 March 2012

Should GPs be given statutory commissioning roles?

Many aspects of the NHS reforms have given rise to debate, but one of the most controversial has been whether GPs should have responsibility for commissioning.

By Nick Goodwin - 2 March 2012

The wrong time for a radical reduction in NHS management?

Chris Naylor considers the potential loss of managerial talent as new designs for the NHS Commissioning Board are revealed.

By Chris Naylor - 27 January 2012

Will hourly rounds help nurses to concentrate more on caring?

While Jocelyn Cornwell welcomes a commitment to hourly nursing rounds, will the introduction of new measurements just increase bureaucracy in patient care?

By Jocelyn Cornwell - 10 January 2012

Clinical commissioning groups: does size matter?

Paul Zollinger-Read considers whether it's the size of clinical commissioning groups that counts, or their ability to collaborate.

By Paul Zollinger-Read - 4 January 2012

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