Latest Progamme Budgeting data released…

The latest programme budgeting data for 2010/11 have been published and a new version of the programme budgeting benchmarking tool has been released.

Thursday December 29th, 2011

Elective surgical procedures – “Low Value”?

The Right Care team, at the behest of Sir Bruce Keogh, has been working with FSSA and commissioners on the issue of commissioning policies on what are sometimes called “low value” procedures. A report on Phase 1 is now available.

Thursday December 29th, 2011

Atlas update

We are delighted to report an excellent response to our recent launch of the second NHS Atlas of Variation…our inbox is filling up with requests for printed copies…

Thursday December 22nd, 2011

Atlases across the world…

There are a growing numbr of initiatives across the world looking to map variation…we’ve put together a shiny new list for you.

Thursday December 22nd, 2011

Document of the Week (12th Dec): NHS Atlas of Variation 2011

No contest – the NHS Atlas of Variation 2011 has to be this week’s Document of the Week

Thursday December 15th, 2011

NHS Atlas of Variation 2011 now available!

It’s ready – introducing the new edition of the NHS Atlas of Variation…..

Sunday December 11th, 2011

“Innovation is central to the future of the NHS”

This report by the Department of Health sets out how the NHS can adopt and diffuse innovative practice, and why this is important for quality, productivity and patient outcomes.

Thursday December 8th, 2011

Bridging the gap between policy and reality in shared decision-making

This Royal Pharmaceutical Society discussion paper addresses how the gap can be closed between the general ideals of shared decision making, and routine practice.

Thursday December 8th, 2011

Document of the Week (5th Dec): Delivering efficiency savings in the NHS

This National Audit Office briefing sets out how the NHS plans to deliver efficiency savings of up to £20 billion by 2014-15.

Monday December 5th, 2011

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