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Article

In brief: what did the Operating Framework say?

Jo Maybin looks the essential elements of the Operating Framework, including adjustments to the three tiers of 'vital signs' introduced last year.
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By Jo Maybin - 16 December 2008
Article

Analysis: Operating Framework

The Operating Framework sets out the Department of Health's vision for the NHS, bringing together last year's priorities with the proposals on quality.
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By Jo Maybin - 16 December 2008
Article

Q&A on the Operating Framework for NHS leaders

How can chief executives seize the new freedoms offered by David Nicholson and the Operating Framework? The King's Fund Director of Leadership Development, Karen Lynas offers some advice.
By Karen Lynas - 16 December 2008
Article

Winners and losers in PCT funding shake up

John Appleby provides a data analysis of the new PCT allocations, looking at the likely impact, particularly in the context of the wider economic climate.
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By John Appleby - 16 December 2008
Article

Quality in a cold climate: is the NHS on course?

Anna Dixon questions whether the Outcomes Framework offers a coherent guide to help steer the health service through the more difficult financial times ahead.
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By Anna Dixon - 16 December 2008
Report

NICE technology appraisals

In our briefing, Teresa Poole looks at how NICE appraises new and existing drugs through clinical and economic evidence, and the impact of those appraisals.
By Teresa Poole - 15 December 2008
Report

Commissioning and Behaviour Change: Kicking Bad Habits final report

Draws on a series of working papers and seminars to assesses existing and innovative methods the health service can use to persuade people to live healthier lifestyles.
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By Anna Dixon et al - 8 December 2008
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Practice-based commissioning: Reinvigorate, replace or abandon?

Through in-depth interviews with GPs, hospital and primary care trust staff in four sites, this report assesses the progress of practice-based commissioning (PBC) and identifies the barriers that are limiting success.
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By Nick Goodwin et al - 20 November 2008
Article

World class commissioning - a catalyst for change?

As PCTs up and down the country face formal judgement of their commissioning skills for the first time, The King's Fund's Leadership Director Karen Lynas offers her views on the new world class commissioning assurance system.
By Karen Lynas - 19 November 2008
Report

Regulation of Health Care Provision in England

This briefing examines the recent history of the quality and safety, financial and economic regulation of health care providers in England.
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By Jo Maybin et al - 24 October 2008
Article

Getting quality from the regulators

Deciding who does what will be vital if we’re to get a quality service from the regulators. Niall Dickson reflects on the new role of the CQC and its chair, Lady Young.
By Niall Dickson - 24 October 2008
Report

Technology in the NHS: Transforming the patient's experience of care

How can technology be used to improve care for patients? This report gives examples of how technology could be used and suggests ways to overcome the obstacles to its adoption.
By Alasdair Liddell et al - 23 October 2008
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Engaging patients in their health: How the NHS needs to change: Report from the Sir Roger Bannister Health Summit, Leeds Castle, 17-18 May 2007

How can we encourage patients to become more engaged in their own health care and what impact will that have on the NHS? This report presents discussions from an expert seminar.
By Anna Dixon - 23 October 2008
Evidence and consultation

Department of Health consultation on an NHS constitution: Consultation response

This response welcomes plans for an NHS constitution as a potentially viable way of providing clarity on the purpose of the NHS.
17 October 2008
Evidence and consultation

Health Select Committee's inquiry into the purchase of additional drugs by NHS patients (top-up fees) Consultation response

This paper is a response to the Health Select Committee's inquiry, conducted by Professor Mike Richards, into the consequences of additional private drugs for NHS care.
11 September 2008
Report

NHS spending: Local variations in priorities: an update

This update examines how PCTs allocate their spending to different programmes of care, and considers the true effect of the different needs of local populations.
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By John Appleby et al - 8 September 2008
Report

Top-up payments for drugs in England

This briefing gives some background on the relevant legislation and guidance in this area.
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By Jo Maybin et al - 8 September 2008
Article

Super patients should use their powers wisely

The government is set to empower patients with personal budgets for care, but clear rules must guarantee choices are well informed and cost-effective, say Anna Dixon and Rebecca Ashton
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By Anna Dixon et al - 28 August 2008
Article

Simon Bird on whether clinicians are always the best leaders

Simon Bird discusses whether clinicians are alwas the best leaders in this 2008 article for the Health Service Journal.
By Simon Bird - 5 August 2008
Report

Briefing: High Quality Care for All: the NHS Next Stage Review final report

This briefing provides The King's Fund's analysis of the key themes explored in High Quality Care For All, the final report from Lord Darzi's NHS Next Stage Review.
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By Jo Maybin et al - 16 July 2008
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