Submitted by Hugo_Minney on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 23:26
Most healthcare providers, in UK the same as everywhere else, get paid for each activity they do. If someone needs care, they get paid. If someone is well, they don’t. So there isn’t much incentive (for the healthcare provider) to keep people well, even though it is much better for the person, much better for the nation, and much lower cost. Minney.org Ltd is working with one CCG to generate enthusiasm and involvement, and the results are fairly successful….
Submitted by Hugo_Minney on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 16:34

As we race forwards into clinical commissioning, there are lessons to be learnt from other people. The latest book “The Innovator’s Prescription: A Disruptive Solution for Health Care” by Christensen, Grossman and Hwang points to some things we need to take account of. It makes good reading . . .
Submitted by Hugo_Minney on Sat, 10/03/2009 - 22:37
The political parties are falling over themselves to say they will protect the health service budgets. But is this true? (http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/finance/andy-burnham-makes-no-promises-over-nhs-cuts/5006740.article)
Department of Health (DH) has asked SHAs and PCTs to identify £20bn of savings.
Submitted by Hugo_Minney on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 17:47
It's not enough to throw money at the problem. We need long-term commitment, planning and the intent to collaborate before we can ask care providers to risk their neck to introduce the innovation that is so vital for delivering care tailored to individuals, with quality outcomes, and in the quantity required.