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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

Use of emergency hospital beds: why is there so much variation?

An emergency admission to hospital is a disruptive and unsettling experience, so surely we owe it to our patients to reduce the current variation between areas?

By Candace Imison - 9 August 2012

Evolution or revolution: the story behind the Health and Social Care Act 2012

Following Nicholas Timmins's book on the story of NHS reform, Anna Dixon looks at the events that led to the Act reaching the statute book.

By Anna Dixon - 12 July 2012

Do local voluntary organisations hold the key to improving health outcomes?

Lisa Weaks argues that it is often small community-based charities' understanding of local need and how they work across services that allows them to be so effective.

By Lisa Weaks - 26 April 2012

Engaging leadership: hope for the future lies with a new breed of doctors

As doctors are expected to play increasing roles in commissioning and delivery, it is vital they are prepared for their increased responsibilities early on.

By John Clark - 24 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

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

London health care: perspectives from the board

Visiting Fellow, Claire Perry gives us an insight into her previous roles in the NHS and examines the issues surrounding health care in London.

By Claire Perry - 23 February 2012

Do we need national outcomes strategies?

The variability in the quality of neurological services is clear. Catherine Foot asks if national strategies solve the problem.

By Catherine Foot - 2 February 2012

Don't oversimplify the debate on NHS reform

Chris Ham puts forward the argument that the complexity and importance of the issues at stake cannot be reduced to the simple question, are you for or against the Bill?

By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 1 February 2012

Opposition to the Health and Social Care Bill: an Arab Spring for the NHS?

With the Royal College of Nursing announcing their opposition to the Health and Social Care Bill recently, Chris Ham considers the next steps for the health reforms.

By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 20 January 2012

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