2nd Dec 2020 OpinionThis article was first published in HealthInvestor. Last week the National Audit Office concluded that, despite the exceptional circumstances in dealing with Covid-19, “standards of transparency” had not been “consistently met” in the way private sector contracts were awarded during the first wave of the pandemic. Independent providers of health and care services to the…
2nd Dec 2020 OpinionAnalysis By Alicia Bossey Although the entire population is susceptible to the novel coronavirus, there is mounting evidence that different groups have been disproportionately affected by it. Just yesterday, new research by EClinical Medicine found that Black people are twice as likely as white people to catch the coronavirus. The study, which analysed data from 18 million…
2nd Dec 2020 NewsOpinionHaving been shortlisted for HealthInvestor’s Strategic Consultants of the Year, we find out this week if we are the winners of this coveted accolade. This is a first for us – and also for Health Investor. Health Investor and its community promote the importance of private sector firms and their contribution to improving patient care…
2nd Dec 2020 NewsOpinionBy Anne Janssen, ZPB Analyst Data adds another dimension to a story. It provides insight, legitimacy, enhancing your message creating impact and important context. It always needs to be handled with responsibility and integrity – using data to stand up a story that’s not valid is wrong – but ultimately damages your brand. I am…