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Andy Cowper

Publications and source records attributed to Andy Cowper.

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Organisational development. Follow my leader.

There is going to be a huge shift in leadership style and culture, and a more 'business-like' approach to working practices will be demanded. Jobs are starting to cover entire networks and systems, not single institutions. Organisational development means a shift away from short-term targets to improving services overall.

Chief Executive Officers, Hospital↗

Information. Mapping the money.

Dr Foster Intelligence aims to improve the use and accessibility of information to offer people more control over their care. It will also provide management with the information required to make effective business decisions. The new service will be 'taking advantage of private-sector expertise for public-sector advantage.

Access to Information↗

Learning abroad. Hark at them.

The Harkness Fellowship in healthcare policy offers researchers and practitioners up to 12 months in the U.S. to conduct original research. Fellows include the late broadcaster Alistair Cooke and former Number 10 advisor Simon Stevens. A substantial grant is provided to cover airfare, living expenses, taxes and health insurance.

Administrative Personnel↗

Information management. A new data dawns.

The NHS is trying to find ways to turn masses of data into useful information. Different approaches include measures of cost efficiency growth and mapping health needs. Companies use a variety of sources of data including hospital episode statistics and census and geodemographic data.

Data Collection↗