iQ Commissioning Informatics

Solutions to crucial management tasks in the Integrated healthcare infrastructure

The NHS has recently released guidance on the requirement of Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) to achieve authorisation. It is a comprehensive introduction which outlines the numerous aspects which will need to be implemented.

It covers the need for accurate information, technology, processes, analytic tools and techniques, governance and the skills / support services needed to use all of these to improve healthcare.

The need for high quality information has never been greater. There is a great deal of data, but a lack of meaningful information and knowledge. All the groups involved in commissioning require different tools and techniques to cover their specific tasks and accountability; it is however vital that they deliver an integrated understanding of needs and solutions. Disparate solutions wastes time and money!

To deliver integrated commissioning solutions requires a number of proven and unique tools:

• Budget Monitoring (SUS/PUS Validation, Monthly and Annual Expenditure)
• Advanced Information Analyser
• CCG Data Consolidation
• Predictive Care Pathway Cost
• Predictive Health Modelling
• Health & Wellbeing Board Data

Commissioning is also about engaging in clinical dialogues with colleagues based on accurate, granular information via effective channels of communication with primary, secondary, voluntary and social care sectors. In practice this means Clinical Commissioning Groups need to:

• Assess their population's healthcare needs
• Identify likely trends
• Design and commission services accordingly