Blogs

Easing the part-year accounts headache

by Debbie Paterson

25 January 2022

The delayed introduction of integrated care boards will create accounting challenges. Early identification of the issues and sharing solutions will be the key to a smooth process.

Expansion pack

by Mark Knight

20 January 2022

The HFMA is expanding by offering free membership to finance staff in bands 2 to 6, making it more representative of the whole finance function.

New payment system presents opportunities and challenges

by Steve Brown

14 January 2022

The aligned payment and incentive system will provide a single framework for secondary care financial flows, but the real test will be if it encourages system working

Constant vigilance

by Peter Sheppard

06 January 2022

The cyber threat has evolved since the Wannacry attack just over four years ago. Incidents have increased in number and sophistication, but what should healthcare bodies be doing to protect themselves from the risks?

Taking the lead in digital health technologies

by Daniel Revell Ward

15 December 2021

There are four key areas the NHS must prioritise if it wants to maximise the potential of digital health technologies to transform healthcare.

Coming together

by Owen Harkin

10 December 2021

New HFMA president Owen Harkin says the UK nations have much to learn from each other.

Accounting for digital investment

by Nicci Briggs

01 December 2021

Digital technology offers huge potential to transform how health services are provided, but it raises important questions about how a project is being funded and how it should be accounted for.

Better Care Fund: overcoming the barriers

by Tarryn Lake

30 November 2021

The Better Care Fund is not perfect, but local experience suggests it does support better working together and more integrated care.

Blogs

Publications

Skills, behaviours and leadership styles required and exhibited by NHS system leaders

25 January 2022

Briefing

How can the NHS ensure the rapid introduction of digital first primary care remains in place once the pandemic is over?

18 January 2022

Briefing

Education and events

SW Branch student network: Introductory session

16 February 2022

Webinar

Delivering value with digital technologies

17 May 2022

Event

News, articles and blogs

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21 January 2022

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