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Raising quality whilst reducing cost

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February 2013

Francis report: creating patient power is the only way forward
Peter Beresford
the Guardian
February 2013

How the voluntary sector can save an overstretched NHS
Paul Woodward
the Guardian
February 2013

How to spot future patients
James Hoult and Hailey Matheson
Health Service Journal
February 2013
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Measuring the 'quality' of health care
Uwe E. Reinhardt
Economix Blog
February 2013

Overarching goals: a strategy for improving healthcare quality and safety?
Karen C Nanji, et al.
BMJ Quality and Safety
February 2013
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Potential benefits of 'well engaged patients' are akin to those from a blockbuster drug, say experts
Bob Roehr
British Medical Journal
February 2013
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RWJF: Hospital readmissions are high, often avoidable
Public Health Newswire
February 2013

Securing the best value for patients: consultation response document
Department of Health
February 2013

The Quality and Outcomes Framework—where next?
Stephen Gillam
British Medical Journal
February 2013
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Want to save NHS money? Start with more effective data
James Mucklow and Steve Black
Public Leaders Network
February 2013