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What now for social care?
Widespread dismay greeted the omission of any reference in the 2016 Autumn Statement to the perilous state of social care funding. Richard Humphries looks at the options available.
A health service on the brink: a priority in the corridors of power?
With the much-anticipated Autumn Statement next week and NHS financial pressures hitting the headlines, Chris Ham considers the political context and what lies ahead for a health service on the brink.
Overcoming the challenges to improve health and wellbeing in care homes
David Oliver considers the role of care homes in the social care sector, and the challenges that need to be tackled while seeking to improve the health and wellbeing of care home residents.
By David Oliver - 21 October 2016
NHS England says it cannot fund all cost-effective treatments promptly
Nicholas Timmins looks at some of the big issues raised by proposed changes in the way that drugs approved by NICE should be funded.
Saving paper, saving money or transforming care?
As we publish our briefing on the government's digital agenda and plans for its implementation, Matthew Honeyman considers whether the most important objective of all has been lost in translation.
By Matthew Honeyman - 22 September 2016
Wachter watch: where next for the NHS's digital strategy?
Following numerous interesting announcements at the NHS Health and Care Innovation Expo this week, Matthew Honeyman considers what lies ahead when it comes to digital technology in the NHS.
By Matthew Honeyman - 9 September 2016
Interoperability and the NHS: are they incompatible?
Ensuring different IT systems work efficiently together is essential for improving integrated care for patients in the health and social care systems. David Maguire considers progress to date and future challenges.
By David Maguire - 8 August 2016
Taking control of our social care system
Richard Humphries considers the findings of the annual budget survey published this week by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), and a social care system in trouble.
The NHS needs more data on activity if it is to address the crisis facing general practice
Beccy Baird highlights the need for nationally collected activity data for general practice.
By Beccy Baird - 5 May 2016
NHS test beds and information-sharing: supporting the integration of new health care technology
New technologies could potentially be put to use in the NHS, but the challenge lies in persuading health care providers to take up new models and methods of care. Matthew Honeyman looks at the upcoming policy developments that could enable successful integration.
By Matthew Honeyman - 27 January 2016