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Podcast – Bucks GP Provider Alliance – Shaping Exceptional Primary Care with Frontline Leaders

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Ben is joined by George Gavriel & Bobby Pozzoni-Child, from the Bucks GP Provider Alliance. Their engaging discussion looks at the crucial role of collaboration with the ICB to amplify the GP provider voice and underscores the value of place-based leadership groups as emphasised in the Fuller stock take. Discover the intricate structure of Bucks’ GP, the interplay of its practices, PCNs, and the local federation, and learn how challenges are navigated to align these entities. Tune in for a conversation that’s at the heart of transforming patient care and healthcare leadership at the local level..

Introduction (00:08)

Bucks GP Provider Alliance (00:40)

Place-wide federation (01:38)

Bobby’s role.. (03:18)

Other staff.. (04:11)

Bringing together the leaders (06:02)

Do practices understand the system and how it works? (07:12)

Objectives of the GP Provider alliance.. (09:25)

How long have you been going? (11:19)

What are your main achievements so far? (11:51)

Annual report.. (13:47)

Funding.. (14:24)

Benefits to the ICB of having you guys in place? (16:45)

Support for practices.. (18:40)

Biggest learning so far.. (21:10)

To find out more contact Bobby via email here.

Access the Bucks GPPA 23/24 End of Year Report here.

For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

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apr
1

Podcast – PCN Plus – Live panel discussion: What is the future of PCNs?

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In this episode, we delve into highlights from the second annual PCN Plus live conference, where Ben teamed up with Tara Humphrey, Dr. Andy Foster, and Dr. Hussain Gandhi on Wednesday 17th April. Tune in as they explore life beyond primary care networks, the evolving role of PCNs, and their significant influence on the healthcare landscape.

Introduction (00:08)

What have been the main impacts of primary care networks? (00:40)

What will come in the next contract? (04:43)

How should PCNs be preparing to deliver integrated neighbourhood teams? (10:35)

Should GPs be included in ARS roles? (15:30)

For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

22
apr
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Podcast – Primary Care Analytics (Part 2) – How Data Analytics is Shaping the Future of General Practice

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We are joined, once again, by Dr Nigel Fraser, Dr Mike Hearne, and Conor Price. This week they discuss how Herefordshire has taken significant strides in influencing integrated care board decisions through data sharing and analytics, highlighting the critical role of Primary Care Analytics in the evolution of local data systems.

Hear about the national landscape of general practice data analytics and its impact on healthcare strategies from our guests. They bring to the table discussions on the need for a unified voice in the sector, the challenges in translating complex activities into actionable insights, and the role primary care analysts play in this domain. The episode wraps up with a look at the strategic enhancement of data analytics in primary care. Don’t miss part 2 of this insightful discussion on revolutionising general practice and promoting innovation across the nation.

Introduction (00:09)

Data in General Practice (02:03)

The importance of sharing data (03:32)

Controls.. (04:36)

Primary Care Analytics.. (05:02)

Primary Care Analytics forum.. (07:54)

General Practice influence (08:53)

Skills gap within General Practice (10:04)

Working together.. (11:08)

Measuring what’s important (13:09)

Supporting other areas.. (13:59)

Influencing at a ICB level (17:20)

Getting in touch.. (18:37)

Starting a National movement.. (19:00)

Final thoughts (19:37)

Contact Conor Price via email here & visit the Primary Care Analytics website here.

For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

25
mar
0

Podcast – Primary Care Analytics (Part 1) – Transforming Primary Care through the Power of Data

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Join us as we explore the advancements in general practice data and analytics, as Ben sits down with Dr Nigel Fraser, Dr Mike Hearne, and Conor Price. They share their invaluable insights on the early initiatives of data sharing using EMIS and the importance of establishing trust among practices. Together, they unravel the complexities of standardising data to enhance collaborative healthcare and reflect on the journey from the initial phases to the sophisticated state of data utilisation today.

Listen in as they tackle the significant strides made in healthcare data management and the importance of standardised coding templates, the trust required in data sharing, and the role of mobile healthcare in addressing critical issues. They also discuss the creation of robust data management teams and the strategic deployment of data to advocate for primary care investments, all while recognising the undeniable power of data in steering healthcare improvements and fortifying practice support within the larger system..

Introduction (00:08)

Primary Care Analytics (01:57)

Comparing apples with apples (04:02)

LMC’s perspective.. (05:07)

The pro’s of providing the data.. (05:54)

The developments & benefits.. (07:06)

Using the data right (11:34)

Producing information.. (14:23)

Data analyst & beyond.. (16:55)

What does the data look like now? (18:36)

How does the data help? (21:28)

How to get in touch (23:02)

Contact Conor Price via email here & visit the Primary Care Analytics website here.

For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

18
mar
0

Podcast – Practice Index – Dissecting the new GP Contract

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With general practice at a crossroads, Practice Index podcast regulars Robyn Clark and Claire Houston join Ben to assess the financial hurdles presented within the latest GP contract. The 2% funding increase is a drop in the ocean against towering inflation and the uptick in the national living wage could well see a situation whereby practices are unable to hire or replace departing staff, calling into question, once again, the issue of sustainability.

We consider newer directives linked to capacity and access such as telephony, online consultations, and care navigation systems and probe the effectiveness of the Integrated Care Board payments – and the Quality and Outcomes Framework – questioning their impact on an already stretched thin resource pool.

Don’t miss this episode for a frank and insightful examination of the state of general practice right now, with our expert practice management panel guiding the conversation.

Introduction (00:09)

Welcoming the panel (00:39)

Funding implications (00:52)

An unrealistic uplift against the economic reality (02:12)

Impact on practices (03:06)

Government response and continuing uncertainty (03:48)

Complications with budget-setting (05:38)

Advice from Clare when planning ahead (06:49)

Debating the QOF changes (07:53)

Changes related to vaccs and imms (09:46)

Scrapping the IIF in favour of capacity and access (10:32)

Achieving the 30% (12:33)

National extraction of demand data (14:25)

A new “registration solution” (17:03)

Merging the PCN DES spec and ARRS (17:55)

The future of general practice taskforce (20:48)

GP referendum (21:55)

Final thoughts (23:47)

The importance of standing together (24:40)

To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here.

For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

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