Index Catalog // The King's Fund Digital Archive

Creatore:: King's Fund, Alvarez-Rosete, Arturo, and Dixon, Anna
Publication date:: 2008
Abstract:: An independent NHS board has been advocated by a number of commentators, who believe it will reduce both micromanagement and day-to-day political interference in the running of the health service. This report argues that an independent board would be limited in its ability to achieve these aims. It suggests a ...

Creatore:: The King's Fund, Foot, Catherine, Harrison, Tony, and Dixon, Anna
Publication date:: 2012
Abstract:: In this paper we set out our views on how the system of quality assurance, including regulation, needs to evolve, the principles on which it should be built and how it should operate. We argue that the system of quality assurance must support the actions and effectiveness of those working ...

Creatore:: The King's Fund, Harrison, Tony, Dixon, Anna, Appleby, John, and Hawkins, Loraine
Publication date:: 2012
Abstract:: Based on a review of the English NHS experience of Payment by Results (PbR) and international experience of similar, activity-based payment systems, this report identifies five general lessons about payment systems, draws some conclusions about whether our current Payment by Results system is fit for purpose in view of current ...

Creatore:: The King's Fund, Dixon, Anna, and Buck, David
Publication date:: 2013
Abstract:: While the principles behind resource allocation in the English NHS have changed little since the mid-1970s, the NHS has changed considerably. This paper argues that the resource allocation system needs to change accordingly.

Creatore:: The King's Fund, Harrison, Tony, and Dixon, Anna
Publication date:: 2012
Abstract:: The financial pressures in the NHS are being felt particularly harshly by acute hospital trusts. A number of trusts and foundation trusts have been rated as at financial risk, and some trusts have declared themselves not financially sustainable as currently configured. These trusts will therefore not be able to achieve ...

Creatore:: The King's Fund, Firth, Jonathan, Dixon, Anna, and Buchan, James
Publication date:: 2009
Abstract:: In August 2008, the Department of Health asked The King's Fund to lead a stakeholder engagement review on the proposal for a Centre of Excellence. This report reflects what was heard from stakeholders during the consultation and sets out a series of recommendations that aim to support effective implementation. [Summary]

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