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Intentional whole health system redesign: Southcentral Foundation's 'Nuka' system of care

Southcentral Foundation's redesign of the health care system in Alaska is widely regarded as one of the most successful examples of its kind in the United States and internationally. What can the English NHS learn from Southcentral's experiences?
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By Ben Collins et al - 19 November 2015
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Better value in the NHS: The role of changes in clinical practice

The NHS is being asked to make large productivity savings. This report argues that, rather than looking at efficiency and costs, the NHS should be focusing on getting better value from its budget.
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By Hugh Alderwick et al - 7 July 2015
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The future is now

Featuring the voices of patients, volunteers, clinicians and managers, our new digital report explores future ways of changing health and health care for the better.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham et al - 10 February 2015
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When delivering treatment is not enough

How can patients be encouraged to participate in their own care? And just what does it mean to be an empowered patient?
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By Helen Gilburt - 9 January 2015
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The reconfiguration of hospital services in England

This briefing examines the recent debate over hospital configuration in England; describes what changes are currently being proposed together with the main factors driving these changes; and sets out the process by which services can be reconfigured.
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By Jo Maybin - 28 November 2007
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Is it the end for district general hospitals?

Tony Harrison and Ian Gilmore ask whether more care at home and new 'polyclinics' will spell the end of district general hospitals?
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By Tony Harrison et al - 15 August 2007
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Forging ahead with lessons from the future

Imagine being able to see the future and assess health needs and the repercussions of policy initiatives. Windmill 2007 did that and found some valuable pointers.
By Alaisdair Liddell et al - 5 July 2007
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Operating framework 2007/8

This briefing outlines the main points in the 2007/8 Operating Framework, provides some analysis of the content and discusses the implications of the accompanying documents.
By Ruth Thorlby - 8 February 2007
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The reconfiguration of hospital services in England

Jo Maybin says ministers face a struggle to win over sceptics about NHS reform.
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By Jo Maybin - 16 January 2007
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