Blogs

Corporate governance mapped

by Lisa Robertson

13 September 2018

A new tool from the HFMA for the first time gives access to all relevant NHS corporate governance documents from a single place.

Strengthening system governance

by Lisa Robertson

20 August 2018

System working is here to stay and will be a key part of the 10-year plan – vital to its success is strong system governance.

Ethically speaking

by Lisa Robertson

20 April 2018

Ethical responsibility is at the heart of the accountant's role and integral to governance and accountability in the NHS. A new HFMA briefing reminds finance staff and other stakeholders of these responsibilities.

Tackling the system governance challenge

by Lisa Robertson

20 October 2017

Governance is poorly understood, but it is vital to securing good decisions and best outcomes, as well as avoiding problems.

All systems go

by Lisa Robertson

01 September 2017

Perhaps the biggest challenge facing the NHS in England at the moment is the move to system-wide working. Sustainability and transformation partnerships (STPs) – the alliances of bodies leading the development and implementation of sustainability and transformation plans – focus on place based working as a vehicle to deliver sustainable healthcare services.

Carter: recipe for success

by Lisa Robertson

28 July 2017

Lord Carter’s report on productivity in acute hospitals provides the platform for individual trusts to understand and act on unwarranted variation across a range of activities. To make a difference, the challenge now is for finance leaders and clinicians to work together to explore the information and create effective solutions.

STP governance arrangements – what and how?

by Lisa Robertson

06 February 2017

As sustainability and transformation plans turn from visions into practical reality, we need to learn fast from early forays into system-wide governance. What is working well so far, what are the perceived barriers and what should each area consider in developing their own governance arrangements?

Blogs

Publications

The value of community services: comparison with acute settings

21 March 2019

Briefing

Accounting for leases – application of IFRS 16

14 March 2019

Briefing

Education and events

North West Branch- Can a wholly-owned subsidiary work for you in the NHS?

26 March 2019

Event

Year-end reminders 2018/19

28 March 2019

Webinar

News, articles and blogs

PAC calls for clarity on commissioning structure

08 March 2019

Top Story

Provider financial position deteriorates further

07 March 2019

Top Story