What to look out for before signing a PCN agreement
Things are moving fast – some would say too fast – in establishing primary care networks. Amidst all the speculation and comment in the rush to get the networks set up, it is essential that practices understand what they are signing up to. Specialist medical accountant Bob Senior explains what to watch out for. Don’t
May 23, 2019, by Phil - Practice Index in GP Practice Management, Primary Care Networks (PCNs)
Early stages to establishing a successful network
When we discuss networking, we’re often talking about networking as individuals, building relationships and sharing experiences, expertise and contacts. So what approach is being taken towards Primary Care Networks (PCNs), and how are you going to ensure your network’s going to succeed? The approach should be very similar. If it’s going to succeed, member practices
May 23, 2019, by GP Practice News in GP Practice Management, News
NEWS: App-based practice wins inspector approval
The controversial app-based GP service has won approval from government inspectors, it has been announced. GP At Hand won “good” ratings from the Care Quality Commission under most headings – although it has been told to improve its effectiveness. The service, which is used by health secretary Matt Hancock, has caused alarm by seeking to
May 21, 2019, by GP Practice News in GP Practice Management, News
NEWS: Ten minute GP appointment “obsolete”
Future GPs will be able to spend more time with their patients who have complex needs, according to a new document published today. The Royal College of GPs’ Fit for the Future – a vision of what general practice will look like in 2030 – predicts the end to the 10-minute appointment as well as
May 21, 2019, by GP Practice News in GP Practice Management, News
NEWS: Practices receive missing records
Around 90,000 missing patient records have already been returned to practices, NHS officials said after it was revealed that thousands were wrongly stored in archives. Another 70,000 are due to arrive on the desks of practice staff as NHS England and contractor Capita unravel the latest crisis to affect primary care support services. The revelation
May 20, 2019, by Robert Campbell in GP Practice Management, Practice Life, Practice Manager
What you might need to look for as a new practice manager
Apart from wondering whether you should have taken on the job in the first place, what other factors should you consider on commencing your new role? This checklist is intended to help you through the quagmire of challenges you might face! Contract of employment: Have you received a formal, written job offer along with detailed
May 20, 2019, by GP Practice News in GP Practice Management, News
NEWS: New drive to make practices veteran friendly
A new drive has been launched to encourage practices to become “veteran friendly.” So far about 150 practices in the Midlands – where the project has been rolled out – have gained Veteran Aware Accreditation. NHS England said it wants all practices in England to join the scheme within the next five years. To gain
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May 23, 2019, by AISMA in Accounting, Finance, Primary Care Networks (PCNs)