Commissioning support framework scoped
NHS England has released a draft scope of the commissioning support lead provider framework with the full tender to be launched on 3 March.
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Enter the CCG
Dr John Lockley would like to introduce you to Paula; the woman who inspired ‘the Paula Test’ that IT suppliers, informaticians and enthusiasts should always bear in mind.
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HSCIC sets up Caldicott monitoring group
The Health and Social Care Information Centre is establishing a Caldicott Implementation Monitoring Group to begin work in 2014.
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Commissioners get new PCD powers
Commissioners have been given new powers to process ‘necessary’ patient confidential data for invoice validation, following a decision by health secretary Jeremy Hunt.
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Enter the CCG
Dr John Lockley used to hate TPP’s SystmOne, but now he’s seen the latest version he has the zeal of a convert; mainly because of the opportunities it holds out for data sharing.
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Three CSUs explore ‘partnership’
North West London, South London and Kent and Medway commissioning support units are exploring a three-way partnership to secure a place on the ‘lead provider framework agreement’ being developed by NHS England.
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Newham GPs share data via Web
Newham GPs are sharing their patient data with community matrons, hospital diabetes specialists and mental health specialists, using Emis Web.
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NHS 111 procurements on hold
Clinical commissioning groups have been told not to agree any NHS 111 contracts to start before April 2015 while NHS England considers its options for the future of the service.
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Enter the CCG
How can GPs be encouraged to refer effectively, all the time? GP John Lockley thinks feedback based on a three point scoring system may be the answer.
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