Ahead of next week’s Budget, the Health Service Journal reported that the NHS’ 2023-4 contracting round is likely to be particularly tough, with the first cut of integrated care system plans coming in at a £6 billion deficit. NHS England has imposed a new contract on GPs, with a big focus on access and the roll-out of cloud telephony.
The AI revolution gathered pace, with the Department of Health and Social Care announcing another round of awards and a review of the use of data and technology in the prevention and treatment of cancer. Against this background, don’t miss our interview with Clive Flashman, arguing for systems thinking in IT adoption and a greater focus on safety.
