Will real-time data improve healthcare?
Real-time data may be the holy grail but there is still plenty to be gained from regular and accurate data flows that give a timely system-wide view of service priorities on the ground, writes David O’Callaghan, Chief Data Officer at NHS Arden & GEM CSU.
Harnessing the power of Clinical Networks in the delivery of integrated care
The value of Clinical Networks in the delivery of high-quality, integrated care has long been recognised. But all too often, turning potential into tangible impact has been a significant challenge.
Lessons from the pandemic are driving innovation in NHS procurement
Tackling the care backlog created by the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a need for service innovation on an unprecedented scale. Hear from our Head of Procurement, Martin Taylor, on how flexible procurement approaches are helping to tackle this challenge in this feature for National Health Executive.
Change wisely – why we must get evaluation right to make best use of resources
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to exert pressure throughout the health and care system, on top of an already overstretched service, never has it been more important for us to use NHS resources wisely. In this blog for NHS Confederation, Sally Eason discusses the role that effective evaluat...
Tackling barriers to digitally-enabled care
How do we accelerate take-up of digital solutions while maintaining confidence in the quality and safety of patient care? Our Head of Digital Transformation, Adrian Smith, considers this issue in an article for National Health Executive's September/October edition.
How to measure health inequalities to enable targeted intervention and improve outcomes for all
Our Senior Health Economist, Ana Ohde, considers how healthcare systems can better understand and measure health inequalities, in this blog for Healthcare Leader.
Getting a head start on population health management
Using patient data to understand and model potential health outcomes has never been more important than it is now, says Jessica Hicks, Principal Analytics Consultant at NHS Arden & GEM CSU, in this latest blog for NHS Voices.
Using procurement to your advantage
Gavin Bennett, our Associate Director of Procurement for NHS England, discusses collaboration and market engagement and its role in delivering commissioning that is patient-centred, demonstrably good and is value for money in our latest blog for NHS Voices.
Using public procurement to improve specialised healthcare services
Neli Garbuzanova, Senior Procurement Manager at Arden & GEM, explains how early strategic use of procurement can benefit specialised commissioning in this latest article for Specialised Commissioning journal.
Using Business Intelligence in specialised commissioning to improve patient outcomes
With specialised commissioning growing at a rapid pace and requiring some of the most costly interventions, the reliance on advanced data analysis to understand, monitor and manage care is increasing.