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The NHS in England in 2012

Three issues have dominated debate about health policy in England during 2011: the Health and Social Care Bill, performance of the NHS and the quality of patient care. But what health policy issues will be high on the agenda during 2012?
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 21 December 2011
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Good governance for clinical commissioning groups: an introductory guide

Written for the NAPC and KPMG, this introductory guide to good governance for clinical commissioning groups aims to help them take their first steps towards authorisation.
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By Candace Imison et al - 9 December 2011
Report

Economic regulation in health care: What can we learn from other regulators?

With the government looking to extend Monitor's powers to act as a regulator for the health care sector, this paper looks at the lessons that can be learned from economic regulation in health care in other countries and from regulation of other market sectors in the UK.
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By Anna Dixon et al - 3 November 2011
Article

The unifying principle of integration

Richard Humphries, our senior fellow in social care, shares his thoughts on the integration of health and social care.
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By Richard Humphries - 2 November 2011
Evidence and consultation

The Health and Social Care Bill - Second Reading in the House of Lords: Briefing

In this briefing for the Second Reading in the House of Lords we set out our views on suggested reforms from the Health and Social Care Bill, including regulation, choice of provider and clinical commissioning.
11 October 2011
Article

What are the lessons from the USA for clinical commissioning groups in the English NHS?

Chris Ham and Paul Zollinger-Read explore the lessons learnt from the USA for English NHS clincial commissioning groups.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham et al - 15 September 2011
Evidence and consultation

The Health and Social Care Bill report and third reading: Briefing

Despite recent amendments to the Bill, following the recommendations from the NHS Future Forum, we are still concerned that the scale of the structural changes set out in the Bill. In this briefing we set out our concerns.
5 September 2011
Article

The prime minister's commitments on the NHS

The success of the government will be judged in large part by its ability to deliver its commitments on the NHS in an increasingly cold financial climate.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 13 July 2011
Evidence and consultation

Briefing: The Health and Social Care Bill - Recommital to Public Bill Committee

This briefing represents our full response to the changes made to the Health and Social Care Bill, including our concern that the scale of the reforms and the challenges associated with implementing them present risks that could affect NHS performance during this critical phase.
28 June 2011
Report

The voluntary and community sector in health: Implications of the proposed NHS reforms

What role will the voluntary and community sector play in health and social care if the government's proposed reforms go ahead? This report discusses the opportunities for the sector, but also addresses the risks it may face.
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By Claire Mundle et al - 16 June 2011
Article

The Future Forum proposes major changes to the government's plans for NHS reform

The report of the NHS Future Forum, established by the government to lead the listening exercise on the proposed reforms of the NHS in England, has put forward recommendations for modifying the direction of these reforms and the Health and Social Care Bill currently before parliament.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 16 June 2011
Report

Where next for the NHS reforms? The case for integrated care

Written as a contribution to the government's current listening exercise, this paper sets out the challenges facing the NHS and identifies the reforms we believe are needed to meet these challenges.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham et al - 23 May 2011
Report

The future of leadership and management in the NHS: No more heroes

What sort of leaders does the NHS need? Does the 'hero' chief executive still hold sway? This report concludes the findings of the Commission into leadership and management in the NHS.
18 May 2011
Report

Commissioning for the future: Learning from a simulation of the health system in 2013/14

What outcomes could current health and social care reforms have on the future of the health system? This simulation exercise exposed GPs to the situations they might face in 2013/14.
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By Candace Imison et al - 7 April 2011
Article

Can the government's proposals for NHS reform be made to work?

The new health bill is contentious, and growing professional opposition to some aspects could undermine the reforms. Kieran Walshe and Chris Ham suggest some changes that may help the government to make its reforms work.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham et al - 1 April 2011
Evidence and consultation

Response to the Department of Health's consultation on Liberating the NHS: Developing the healthcare workforce

We respond to the Department of Health's consultation on Liberating the NHS: Developing the healthcare workforce
31 March 2011
Evidence and consultation

Public Bill Committee submission on part three of the Health and Social Care Bill

This submission focuses on Part three of the Health and Social Care Bill, which sets out the legislative framework for the economic regulation of health and social care.
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By Anna Dixon - 27 March 2011
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Improving the quality of care in general practice: Report of an independent inquiry commissioned by The King's Fund

This report, conducted by an independent panel of experts, aims to support the work of general practice and to provide a guide to ensure that quality is at the heart of the service.
24 March 2011
Report

Quality of general practice: key findings for GPs from an independent inquiry

We outline the key findings for professionals in general practice and describe the central role that general practice must now play to improve the quality of health care.
23 March 2011
Article

Competition in the NHS in England

At the heart of the Health and Social Care Bill are provisions to establish a comprehensive system for economic regulation of health and adult social care services. These provisions are the most ambitious attempt yet to apply market regulation to the NHS.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 15 February 2011
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