Business leaders in the life sciences sector have criticised the NHS for 'silo thinking' - especially in respect of departmental savings vs enterprise-wide benefits. Attitudinal change typically takes years to achieve. Any suggestions for how the new Life Sciences minister should address this problem?
David Missenden of - HealthVision Consulting - 12:14:30pm Apr-7th
The problem is evidently with the managers / executives rather than clinicians. The new minister should work with the Sec of State for Health on finally deconstructing the old monolithic power structures, even if it means job losses, and streamline the NHS to run more like a modern business, with a shared vision and less 'empire building'. It will be painful and prolonged but would save money, add to efficiency and help life sciences businesses to get over the procurement barriers.This is, of course, if the LS minister does have sufficient influence over Andy Burnham!
