The right result? Payment by Results 2003-07 (14th February 2008)
This report examines the NHS's experience with Payment by Results (PbR) since it was introduced. It builds on the Audit Commission’s previous two publications on the subject, by drawing on recent experience, looking at how PbR has affected the NHS and in turn how the NHS has responded. In addition, the Audit Commission consider the future direction of PbR and the challenges to the NHS over the period to 2010/11, based on the Department of Health's recent consultation.
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The Clinical Learning Environment and Recruitment – Report of a Joint Working Party (Published January 2008 new to website February 2008)
This report, by the RCOG and RCM, provides an insight into both positive and negative experiences of medical students and student midwives. It highlights the key issues emerging from their experiences and recommends strategies to improve the clinical learning environment. It includes best practice examples to encourage similar initiatives and to promote a positive learning experience, which will enhance skills, knowledge acquisition and enthusiasm in career development.
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The development and implementation of NHS Treatment Centres as an organisational innovation (February 2008)
A research summary presenting overview of how organisational and social factors influence the development and delivery of innovative models of health care.
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National Evaluation of Payment by Results (published November 2007 new to website February 2008)
This report, published by the Health Economics Research Unit (HERU) at the University of Aberdeen, was commissioned by the DH to evaluate the process and effects of the introduction of Payment by Results.
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NHS Reform: National mantra, not local reality (February 2008)
A new report, argues that while the Government’s commitment to NHS reform is right, it is in denial about its progress on the ground. The report, published by the independent think tank Reform, shows that reform is the only way to unlock the value of the NHS budget but the Government’s programmes remain embryonic, and in some cases in full retreat. The solution is an economic constitution which defines duties to create value at all levels of the service. Such a constitution should be the central conclusion of the Government’s current landmark NHS review.
