Publications

This report looks at the different approaches being taken by MCP and PACS vanguards to contracting, governance and other organisational infrastructure.

In recent years, the digital agenda in health care has been the subject of an array of promises and plans. Following on from the Wachter review of health technology, our new briefing assesses the progress made and what needs to happen next.

Our briefing explores deficits in the NHS, including a consideration of their underlying drivers and the strategies being employed to tackle them.

In the aftermath of the Brexit vote, we consider what lies ahead for health and social care, and the five big issues that will need to be considered.

This report reviews 20 mergers involving NHS trusts and foundation trusts between 2010 and mid-2015 and asks whether mergers are always the best way forward.

This paper summarises the results of a small research study designed to capture the experiences of, and reflections on, revalidation of responsible officers in London.

This briefing examines the recent history of the quality and safety, financial and economic regulation of health care providers in England.

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.

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.

This briefing gives some background on the relevant legislation and guidance in this area.

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.

This discussion paper discusses a range of options for reforming the relationships between PCTs and their public.

This report examines the experiences of 16 countries in regards to complementary medical practices.

In this briefing we analyse the 2008/9 Operating Framework, created by the Department of Health as a set of priorities and guidance for running the NHS.

Would an independent NHS board reduce micromanagement and day-to-day political interference in the running of the health service? This paper suggests limitations to this option and proposes several alternatives.