News
Updated: QOF Implementation: Business Rules
8 October 2009
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
8 October 2009
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
QOF business rules v 15.1 now available
30 September 2009
QOF business rules v 15.1 are available on the PCC website. Please note there is only one version of the rule sets. Rule sets for 4 byte systems have not been published...
Sectors:Primary Medical Care
30 September 2009
QOF business rules v 15.1 are available on the PCC website. Please note there is only one version of the rule sets. Rule sets for 4 byte systems have not been published...
Sectors:Primary Medical Care
QOF under the spotlight
9 September 2009
The National Primary Care Research and Development Centre has produced a summary of research on the quality and outcomes framework...
Sectors:Primary Medical Care
9 September 2009
The National Primary Care Research and Development Centre has produced a summary of research on the quality and outcomes framework...
Sectors:Primary Medical Care
QOF CVD PP1 indicator (Cardiovascular disease - primary prevention 1)
12 August 2009
The business rules are being amended (version 14.1) to exclude patients aged 75 years and over from PP1. Patients in this age group should still be individually...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
12 August 2009
The business rules are being amended (version 14.1) to exclude patients aged 75 years and over from PP1. Patients in this age group should still be individually...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
Easy to read guide to 2009 changes to QOF rulesets
24 June 2009
This document is in an easy to read format and is ...
Sectors:Primary Medical Care
24 June 2009
This document is in an easy to read format and is ...
Sectors:Primary Medical Care
Updated guidance issued on PE7 and PE8 payments
16 June 2009
This guidance from the Department of Health follows the interim guidance sent to PCTs on 1 June 2009 regarding the QOF scores arising from the GP Patient Survey...
Sectors:Primary Medical Care
16 June 2009
This guidance from the Department of Health follows the interim guidance sent to PCTs on 1 June 2009 regarding the QOF scores arising from the GP Patient Survey...
Sectors:Primary Medical Care
Guidance issued on GP Patient Survey results for PE7 and PE8
9 June 2009
The Department of Health has issued guidance on the results of the GP Patient Survey in respect of the PE7 and PE8 indicators. The guidance comes with strong ...
Sectors:Primary Medical Care
9 June 2009
The Department of Health has issued guidance on the results of the GP Patient Survey in respect of the PE7 and PE8 indicators. The guidance comes with strong ...
Sectors:Primary Medical Care
Template for PE7 and PE8 payments now available
19 May 2009
DH has released the template letter for use by PCTs in informing GPs of their entitlement to QOF payments under GP Patient Survey Patient Experi...
Sectors:Primary Medical Care
19 May 2009
DH has released the template letter for use by PCTs in informing GPs of their entitlement to QOF payments under GP Patient Survey Patient Experi...
Sectors:Primary Medical Care
Revised briefing on QOF indicator records 23
6 April 2009
The February 2009 QMAS end of year bulletin alerted PCTs to a problem with the rule set for QOF indicator records 23. In light of the revisions to the rule set, PCC has published an updated briefing...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
6 April 2009
The February 2009 QMAS end of year bulletin alerted PCTs to a problem with the rule set for QOF indicator records 23. In light of the revisions to the rule set, PCC has published an updated briefing...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
QOF end of year process implications for indicators PE7 and PE8
30 March 2009
QOF end of year process implications for indicators PE7 and PE8 The DH is running a national GP patient survey which includes...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
30 March 2009
QOF end of year process implications for indicators PE7 and PE8 The DH is running a national GP patient survey which includes...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
Briefing paper published on QOF indicator records 23
24 March 2009
This is a briefing paper for PCT subscribers in respect of the revision of the rule set for QOF Indicator Records 23. The revision of the rule...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
24 March 2009
This is a briefing paper for PCT subscribers in respect of the revision of the rule set for QOF Indicator Records 23. The revision of the rule...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
West Midlands QOF workshop event report
18 March 2009
The West Midlands QOF workshop was held on 5 March. The aim of the workshop was to review the financial implications of changes to GMS 2009/10 for PCTs...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
18 March 2009
The West Midlands QOF workshop was held on 5 March. The aim of the workshop was to review the financial implications of changes to GMS 2009/10 for PCTs...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
West Midlands QOF workshop event report
18 March 2009
The West Midlands QOF workshop was held on 5 March. The aim of the workshop was to review the financial implications of changes to GMS 2009/10 for PCTs...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
18 March 2009
The West Midlands QOF workshop was held on 5 March. The aim of the workshop was to review the financial implications of changes to GMS 2009/10 for PCTs...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
Government declares QOF consultation period ended
23 March 2009
The government has announced the outcome of the 13-week QOF consultation. From 1 April 2009 the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) will oversee the annual process of reviewing the clinical indicators included in QOF...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
23 March 2009
The government has announced the outcome of the 13-week QOF consultation. From 1 April 2009 the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) will oversee the annual process of reviewing the clinical indicators included in QOF...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
QOF resources - subscriber comments requested
16 March 2009
NHS PCC has now produced three QOF management guides. These are available for subscribers only here. We are considering developing more guides but would like to know if you have found ...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
16 March 2009
NHS PCC has now produced three QOF management guides. These are available for subscribers only here. We are considering developing more guides but would like to know if you have found ...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
First part of comprehensive QOF Management Guide published today
14 November 2008
NHS Primary Care Commissioning has just released a new Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) Management Guide. It will be available to NHS PCC subscribers only...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
Themes:Health Inequalities
14 November 2008
NHS Primary Care Commissioning has just released a new Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) Management Guide. It will be available to NHS PCC subscribers only...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
Themes:Health Inequalities
Updated: New@QOF
6 March 2009
Sectors:New@QOF
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
6 March 2009
Sectors:New@QOF
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
Use of Ready Reckoner for QOF clarified
4 March 2009
Following the recent update to the Ready Reckoner for use by PCTs in calculating the impact of changes to QOF and global sum on practices, PCC has clarified important points about its use...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
4 March 2009
Following the recent update to the Ready Reckoner for use by PCTs in calculating the impact of changes to QOF and global sum on practices, PCC has clarified important points about its use...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
QMAS end of year communications
4 March 2009
This bulletin gives QMAS users and administrators advice and guidance on the changes to QMAS for year end 08/09. Download the bulletin here. The statement of financial entitlement (SFE) for 2008 ca...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
4 March 2009
This bulletin gives QMAS users and administrators advice and guidance on the changes to QMAS for year end 08/09. Download the bulletin here. The statement of financial entitlement (SFE) for 2008 ca...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
QOF management guide volume 3 now available
4 March 2009
NHS PCC has now published the latest QOF management guide for PCT subscribers. Volume 3 is a performance guide to each individual QOF indicator with assessment and best practice tips...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
4 March 2009
NHS PCC has now published the latest QOF management guide for PCT subscribers. Volume 3 is a performance guide to each individual QOF indicator with assessment and best practice tips...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
Deadline looms for membership of QOF advisory panel
4 March 2009
There have been a number of enquiries about membership of the Primary Care Consideration Panel for the QOF indicators from the responses received from the Consultation events: Developing the QOF framework: Proposals for a new independent process...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
4 March 2009
There have been a number of enquiries about membership of the Primary Care Consideration Panel for the QOF indicators from the responses received from the Consultation events: Developing the QOF framework: Proposals for a new independent process...
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
PCC outlines work programme for 2009/10
27 February 2009
The PCC work programme for the year from April is set out in a new document sent last week to contacts in all of our subscribing organisations. Any...
Sectors:About NHS PCC, Dentistry, Eye Care, GP Access, Home Oxygen, Pharmacy, Primary Care Frameworks, Primary Medical Care, Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
27 February 2009
The PCC work programme for the year from April is set out in a new document sent last week to contacts in all of our subscribing organisations. Any...
Sectors:About NHS PCC, Dentistry, Eye Care, GP Access, Home Oxygen, Pharmacy, Primary Care Frameworks, Primary Medical Care, Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
Updated: Support for NHS in Northern Ireland
31 October 2008
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
31 October 2008
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
Updated: Quality - Useful documents and sources
27 October 2008
Sectors:Legislation and Guidance
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
27 October 2008
Sectors:Legislation and Guidance
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
Updated: Useful Links
27 October 2008
Sectors:Help
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
27 October 2008
Sectors:Help
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
Updated: QMAS
27 September 2008
Sectors:QMAS
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
27 September 2008
Sectors:QMAS
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
Updated: Model Techniques
27 September 2008
Sectors:Model Techniques
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
27 September 2008
Sectors:Model Techniques
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
Updated: QOF Assessment
27 September 2008
Sectors:QOF Assessment
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
27 September 2008
Sectors:QOF Assessment
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
Updated: Other Resources
21 September 2008
Sectors:Other Resources
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
21 September 2008
Sectors:Other Resources
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
Updated: QOF News
24 July 2008
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
24 July 2008
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
Updated: QOF Subscriber only help
11 June 2008
Sectors:Help
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
11 June 2008
Sectors:Help
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
Updated: Help
9 June 2008
Sectors:Help
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
9 June 2008
Sectors:Help
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
Updated: QOF Subscriber News
2 June 2008
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
2 June 2008
Sectors:Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
Updated: Guidance and Documentation
1 April 2008
Sectors:Legislation and Guidance
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks
1 April 2008
Sectors:Legislation and Guidance
Themes:18 Weeks, Access, Commissioning, Health Inequalities, Service Frameworks