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An HSJ Medicines Forum panel session, sponsored by Bial, discussed the obstacles to achieving the best value and what could be done to overcome them</p></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="oneColumn"> <div class="columnContainer"> <div class="column columnOne"> <div id="hsj-partners-grid_25429" class="gridLayout colour1 hasmorelink hasnotitle"><div class="sleeve"><ul><li class="first"><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/primary-care/helping-prevent-paediatric-winter-pressures-spotlight-on-evaluating-the-uks-immunisation-programmes/7038588.article" class="image"><img alt="Rebecca Catterick" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 16vw, (max-width: 1280px) 15vw, (min-width: 1281px) 18vw, 100vw" src="https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/1/1/3/3068113_rebeccacatterick_677415.jpg" srcset="https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/1/1/3/3068113_rebeccacatterick_677415.jpg 415w,https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/1/1/3/3068113_rebeccacatterick_677415.jpg 230w,https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/250x167/1/1/3/3068113_rebeccacatterick_677415.jpg 250w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/primary-care/helping-prevent-paediatric-winter-pressures-spotlight-on-evaluating-the-uks-immunisation-programmes/7038588.article">Helping prevent paediatric winter pressures: Spotlight on evaluating the UK’s immunisation programmes</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="date" data-date-timezone="{"publishdate": "2025-02-13T06:00:00"}">2025-02-13T06:00:00+00:00</span><span class="author">By <a rel="author" href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/rebecca-catterick/3008612.bio">Rebecca Catterick</a></span></p><p class="intro">As many of us start the new year feeling well-rested, spare a thought for all frontline NHS healthcare staff who have once again been inundated with an avalanche of patients suffering from respiratory illnesses.[i], [ii] Hospitals have experienced significant strain from a range of viruses, with paediatric services under enormous ...</p></div></li><li><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/policy-and-regulation/navigating-uk-procurement-regulations-a-guide-for-nhs-commercial-professionals/7038625.article" class="image"><img alt="CCS" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 16vw, (max-width: 1280px) 15vw, (min-width: 1281px) 18vw, 100vw" src="https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/1/9/9/3068199_25fda1a1faa54f86beb763d9671201a21_79246.jpeg" srcset="https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/1/9/9/3068199_25fda1a1faa54f86beb763d9671201a21_79246.jpeg 415w,https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/1/9/9/3068199_25fda1a1faa54f86beb763d9671201a21_79246.jpeg 230w,https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/250x167/1/9/9/3068199_25fda1a1faa54f86beb763d9671201a21_79246.jpeg 250w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/policy-and-regulation/navigating-uk-procurement-regulations-a-guide-for-nhs-commercial-professionals/7038625.article">Navigating UK procurement regulations: A guide for NHS commercial professionals</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="date" data-date-timezone="{"publishdate": "2025-02-10T07:00:00"}">2025-02-10T07:00:00+00:00</span></p><p class="intro">The NHS spends almost £22bn on common goods and services each year. 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Working with Crown Commercial Service can help take some pressure off your capital projects.</p></div></li><li><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/service-redesign/reimagining-rehabilitation-for-people-with-cardio-kidney-metabolic-conditions-could-save-the-nhs-hundreds-of-millions/7038558.article" class="image"><img alt="Sharlene Headshot 1080 x 720" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 16vw, (max-width: 1280px) 15vw, (min-width: 1281px) 18vw, 100vw" src="https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/0/5/2/3068052_sharleneheadshot1080x720_391165.png" srcset="https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/0/5/2/3068052_sharleneheadshot1080x720_391165.png 415w,https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/0/5/2/3068052_sharleneheadshot1080x720_391165.png 230w,https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/250x167/0/5/2/3068052_sharleneheadshot1080x720_391165.png 250w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/service-redesign/reimagining-rehabilitation-for-people-with-cardio-kidney-metabolic-conditions-could-save-the-nhs-hundreds-of-millions/7038558.article">Reimagining rehabilitation for people with cardio-kidney-metabolic conditions could save the NHS hundreds of millions</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="date" data-date-timezone="{"publishdate": "2025-02-05T07:00:00"}">2025-02-05T07:00:00+00:00</span><span class="author">By <a rel="author" href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/sharlene-greenwood/3009115.bio">Sharlene Greenwood</a></span></p><p class="intro">Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) disease – where heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and obesity co-exist and exacerbate each other – is rising at an alarming rate in the UK. CKM conditions impose a major burden on the NHS and have a significant impact on the quality of life for people living with ...</p></div></li><li><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/service-redesign/18-week-support-and-the-nhs-partnership-agreement-a-collaboration-to-achieve-the-18-week-target/7038517.article" class="image"><img alt="18_week_support_logo_with_border" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 16vw, (max-width: 1280px) 15vw, (min-width: 1281px) 18vw, 100vw" src="https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/9/7/1/3067971_18_week_support_logo_with_border_823573_crop.jpg" srcset="https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/9/7/1/3067971_18_week_support_logo_with_border_823573_crop.jpg 415w,https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/9/7/1/3067971_18_week_support_logo_with_border_823573_crop.jpg 230w,https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/250x167/9/7/1/3067971_18_week_support_logo_with_border_823573_crop.jpg 250w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/service-redesign/18-week-support-and-the-nhs-partnership-agreement-a-collaboration-to-achieve-the-18-week-target/7038517.article">18 Week Support and the NHS partnership agreement: A collaboration to achieve the 18-week target</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="date" data-date-timezone="{"publishdate": "2025-02-03T06:45:00"}">2025-02-03T06:45:00+00:00</span></p><p class="intro">The NHS partnership agreement, unveiled on 6 January 2025 as part of the elective recovery plan, represents an important step in addressing the longstanding challenges in elective care.</p></div></li><li><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/technology-and-innovation/the-ethics-equation-how-ai-can-transform-healthcare-responsibly/7038516.article" class="image"><img alt="Alan Payne (1) (1)" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 16vw, (max-width: 1280px) 15vw, (min-width: 1281px) 18vw, 100vw" src="https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/9/6/6/3067966_alanpayne11_726536_crop.jpg" srcset="https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/9/6/6/3067966_alanpayne11_726536_crop.jpg 415w,https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/9/6/6/3067966_alanpayne11_726536_crop.jpg 230w,https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/250x167/9/6/6/3067966_alanpayne11_726536_crop.jpg 250w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/technology-and-innovation/the-ethics-equation-how-ai-can-transform-healthcare-responsibly/7038516.article">The ethics equation: How AI can transform healthcare responsibly</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="date" data-date-timezone="{"publishdate": "2025-01-31T07:00:00"}">2025-01-31T07:00:00+00:00</span><span class="author">By <a rel="author" href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/alan-payne/3009113.bio">Alan Payne</a></span></p><p class="intro">AI is transforming healthcare, but its potential must be balanced with ethical safeguards, including bias mitigation, transparency, and human oversight, to ensure patient safety and trust, writes The Access Group’s Alan Payne.</p></div></li><li><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/patient-safety/consistency-and-collaboration-in-our-approach-to-adult-vaccination-is-key-to-a-prevention-focused-health-system/7038280.article" class="image"><img alt="imageedit_3_7797413525" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 16vw, (max-width: 1280px) 15vw, (min-width: 1281px) 18vw, 100vw" src="https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/5/0/5/3067505_imageedit_3_7797413525_865132_crop.png" srcset="https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/5/0/5/3067505_imageedit_3_7797413525_865132_crop.png 415w,https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/5/0/5/3067505_imageedit_3_7797413525_865132_crop.png 230w,https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/250x167/5/0/5/3067505_imageedit_3_7797413525_865132_crop.png 250w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/patient-safety/consistency-and-collaboration-in-our-approach-to-adult-vaccination-is-key-to-a-prevention-focused-health-system/7038280.article">Consistency and collaboration in our approach to adult vaccination is key to a prevention-focused health system</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="date" data-date-timezone="{"publishdate": "2025-01-30T07:00:00"}">2025-01-30T07:00:00+00:00</span><span class="author">By <a rel="author" href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/gillian-ellsbury/3009104.bio">Gillian Ellsbury</a></span></p><p class="intro">Pfizer UK’s Gillian Ellsbury on the importance of consistency in our approach to adult vaccination to create a prevention-focused health system</p></div></li><li><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/technology-and-innovation/harnessing-data-and-ai-to-revolutionise-healthcare/7038554.article" class="image"><img alt="Jo Jackson" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 16vw, (max-width: 1280px) 15vw, (min-width: 1281px) 18vw, 100vw" src="https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/0/4/8/3068048_jojackson_842701_crop.jpg" srcset="https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/0/4/8/3068048_jojackson_842701_crop.jpg 415w,https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/0/4/8/3068048_jojackson_842701_crop.jpg 230w,https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/250x167/0/4/8/3068048_jojackson_842701_crop.jpg 250w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/technology-and-innovation/harnessing-data-and-ai-to-revolutionise-healthcare/7038554.article">Harnessing data and AI to revolutionise healthcare</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="date" data-date-timezone="{"publishdate": "2025-01-27T07:00:00"}">2025-01-27T07:00:00+00:00</span><span class="author">By <a rel="author" href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/jo-jackson/3009114.bio">Jo Jackson</a></span></p><p class="intro">NHS digital transformation and AI offer vast opportunities, but access to quality data and skilled analysts is crucial for improving patient care and tackling challenges like antibiotic resistance and cancer detection</p></div></li><li><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/technology-and-innovation/the-nhs-doesnt-just-need-more-money-for-tech-it-needs-a-revolution-in-thinking/7038494.article" class="image"><img alt="Matthew Freer" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 16vw, (max-width: 1280px) 15vw, (min-width: 1281px) 18vw, 100vw" src="https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/9/2/8/3067928_matthewfreer_918017_crop.jpg" srcset="https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/9/2/8/3067928_matthewfreer_918017_crop.jpg 415w,https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/9/2/8/3067928_matthewfreer_918017_crop.jpg 230w,https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/250x167/9/2/8/3067928_matthewfreer_918017_crop.jpg 250w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/technology-and-innovation/the-nhs-doesnt-just-need-more-money-for-tech-it-needs-a-revolution-in-thinking/7038494.article">The NHS doesn’t just need more money for tech. It needs a revolution in thinking.</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="date" data-date-timezone="{"publishdate": "2025-01-23T07:00:00"}">2025-01-23T07:00:00+00:00</span><span class="author">By <a rel="author" href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/dr-matthew-freer/3009111.bio">Dr Matthew Freer</a></span></p><p class="intro">The 10-year plan for the NHS risks missing the mark unless we also dare to think differently about how to achieve results, writes Infix CEO, Matthew Freer</p></div></li><li class="last"><p class="picture"><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/workforce/supporting-the-future-of-health-and-care-a-transformative-solution-for-the-independent-healthcare-workforce/7038463.article" class="image"><img alt="Datix logo for cropping" class="lazyloaded" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 50vw, (max-width: 768px) 16vw, (max-width: 1280px) 15vw, (min-width: 1281px) 18vw, 100vw" src="https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/8/8/5/3067885_datixlogoforcropping_541919_crop.png" srcset="https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/415x277/8/8/5/3067885_datixlogoforcropping_541919_crop.png 415w,https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/230x153/8/8/5/3067885_datixlogoforcropping_541919_crop.png 230w,https://d3e6tmgg461bic.cloudfront.net/Pictures/250x167/8/8/5/3067885_datixlogoforcropping_541919_crop.png 250w" width="415" height="277" /></a></p><div class="subSleeve"><h2><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/workforce/supporting-the-future-of-health-and-care-a-transformative-solution-for-the-independent-healthcare-workforce/7038463.article">Supporting the future of health and care: a transformative solution for the independent healthcare workforce</a></h2><p class="meta"><span class="date" data-date-timezone="{"publishdate": "2025-01-21T07:00:00"}">2025-01-21T07:00:00+00:00</span></p><p class="intro">The government’s push to reduce NHS waiting lists through the independent sector raises workforce management issues. RLDatix’s Optima platform seeks to streamline rostering, boost staff engagement, and cut costs.</p></div></li></ul><p class="more"><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-partners/25429.more?navcode=6459">More from HSJ Partners</a></p></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="rightcolumn" class="fluidrightcolumn rightcolumn"> <div id="rightcolumn_sleeve"> <div id="mainright" class="area"> <div class="grid"> <div class="oneColumn"> <div class="columnContainer"> <div class="column columnOne"> <div class="ad"> <div id='div-gpt-ad-A' class="ad-250"><script type="text/javascript"> googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-A'); }); </script></div> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="inner-sleeve"> <div id="foot" class="area"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="footer_ad"> <div class="footer_ad_strip"> <div class="ad"> </div> </div> </div> <div id="footer" class="footer" role="contentinfo"> <div class="container footerTopNavPageText"> <div class="inner-sleeve"> <div class="nav topNav"><ul><li class="first"><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/marketing-solutions">Advertise</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/events">Awards</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/events">Events</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/contact-us">Contact Us</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/SPIN2.aspx?navCode=3330">Download the app</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/interactive/hsj-partners">HSJ Partners</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/membership">Membership</a></li><li class="last"><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/why-subscribe">Subscribe</a></li></ul></div> <div class="footerSocial"> <span class="footerSocialText">Connect with HSJ</span> <ul> <li class="footerSocialFacebook"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HSJ.community" title="Connect with us on Facebook" target="_blank"></a> </li> <li class="footerSocialTwitter"> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/hsjnews" title="Connect with us on Twitter" target="_blank"></a> </li> <li class="footerSocialLinkedin"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/28643630" title="Connect with us on Linked in" target="_blank"></a> </li> <li class="footerSocialEmail"> <a href="mailto:hsjnews@hsj.co.uk" title="Email us"></a> </li> <li class="footerSocialYoutube"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2M-cBWlcz0Te4xGqWyXf7A" title="Connect with us on Youtube" target="_blank"></a> </li>    </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container bottomNav"><div class="inner-sleeve"><ul><li class="first"><a href="https://hsjmarketintelligence.co.uk/content/terms-and-conditions">Terms And Conditions</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/accessibility-statement">Accessibility Statement</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/privacy-policy/" class="newWindow">Privacy Policy</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/subscriptions-faq">Subscriptions FAQ</a></li><li class="last"><a href="https://www.hsj.co.uk/">© 2025 HSJ Information Ltd</a></li></ul></div></div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="container footerBottomNavPageText"> <div class="inner-sleeve"> <p class="footerInfo">Part of HSJ Information Ltd. 5th Floor, Aldgate Tower, 2 Leman Street, London E1 8FA. 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