Karl Simkins called time on an almost 39-year career in NHS finance at the end of January.
For most NHS bodies, it’s a relatively quiet year from a financial reporting perspective.
This is my first update since our annual conference in December. Once again, it was a tremendous event with a great range of speakers and opportunitie
An HFMA/One NHS Finance study group visited Seattle recently to learn more about the Virginia Mason improvement methodology.
A round-up of recent appointments in NHS finance
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s spring Budget held two big announcements for the NHS.
The savings identified in the three-year financial plans submitted by Scottish health boards in 2023/24 will not be sufficient for them to break even.
Costing will in future be all about use of the data, but fundamental questions remain
The HFMA is providing support for under-pressure finance leaders.
NHS costing in England will now enter a new phase with a focus on using the data rather than further developing the methodology.