Practice Business

Practice Business is a monthly publication and online platform dedicated entirely to the management of practices. Through our magazine, website, and reader events, we aim to provide valuable insights and practical solutions to the challenges of business and financial management in general practice settings. Our goal is to share ideas and information that promote a sensible approach to these important issues.

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AI vs. Human Judgment: The Limitations of Artificial Intelligence

1 week ago | practicebusiness.co.uk | Eleanor Potter

Ever since discussions around AI began, one concern has remained central to the debate – whether artificial intelligence could, or should, replace human workers. As AI becomes more integrated into healthcare, particularly in primary care settings, many practice managers and staff worry about its impact on their roles. However, focusing on what AI cannot do, and is unlikely to ever be able to do, can go a long way towards alleviating fears that human workers may become obsolete in certain roles.
Tackling Youth Vaping: How Practice Managers Can Help

1 week ago | practicebusiness.co.uk | Eleanor Potter

The £62 million study, funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), aims to track 100,000 individuals aged eight to 18 over the next decade. By analysing their behaviour, biology and health, researchers hope to gain a clearer understanding of how vaping influences young people’s well-being over time. Vaping Trend Continues to RiseThis research comes at a crucial time, as vaping among young people continues to rise.
Read Again: How Digital Hubs Are Making Genetic Condition Information Accessible

2 weeks ago | practicebusiness.co.uk | Eleanor Potter

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have joined forces to launch an innovative digital resource to help patients understand and navigate the diagnosis of Lynch Syndrome. This inherited condition significantly increases the risk of certain cancers, including bowel, ovarian and endometrial cancers.
Spotting the Subtle Signs: How to Boost Employee Retention

2 weeks ago | practicebusiness.co.uk | Eleanor Potter

As a practice manager, you may notice signs that a member of your team seems disengaged, even if they haven’t specifically mentioned dissatisfaction. With recent reports indicating that a significant portion of employees – around 70% – are actively considering or passively monitoring other job opportunities, it’s essential to stay in tune with the subtle cues that may suggest a shift in attitudes or intentions.
How Practice Managers Can Lead the Way in HIV Testing and Prevention

2 weeks ago | practicebusiness.co.uk | Eleanor Potter

The landmark moment followed a significant campaign during HIV Testing Week, aimed at identifying the estimated 4,700 undiagnosed individuals living with HIV in England and reinforcing efforts to achieve the country’s goal of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030. Four years ago, organisations including the National AIDS Trust, the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Terrence Higgins Trust joined forces to push for a national commitment to ending new HIV cases.
Understanding the CQC’s Second Phase of Assessment

3 weeks ago | practicebusiness.co.uk | Eleanor Potter

The second phase of the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) assessment framework review has begun, building upon the findings of Sir Mike Richards’ phase one review. This phase aims to refine the CQC’s processes and improve the social care experience by incorporating extensive feedback from both providers and service users. The initial phase of the review, which was completed in mid-October 2024, identified areas for improvement and set the direction for future developments.
Breaking Through The Productivity Blocks

3 weeks ago | practicebusiness.co.uk | Eleanor Potter

Productivity naturally fluctuates, so don’t be too hard on yourself if you’re having an off week. Instead of focusing on frustration, think back to a time when you felt highly productive – what factors contributed to your success? When progress feels difficult, it’s easy to get discouraged. Rather than fixating on setbacks, take a step back and evaluate what’s holding you back.
NEWS: WHO Agrees Text for Pandemic Treaty

3 weeks ago | practicebusiness.co.uk | Eleanor Potter

The legally binding pact reached early on Wednesday came after three years of talks between member states. It is only the second time in the WHO’s 75-year history that an international agreement of this type has been reached – the first being a tobacco control deal in 2003. It still needs to be formally adopted by members when they meet for the World Health Assembly next month.
The Need for Agile Strategic Planning

3 weeks ago | practicebusiness.co.uk | Eleanor Potter

More than two-thirds (68%) of UK healthcare leaders are revising their strategic plans every three months or more frequently, driven by mounting global economic pressures and cybersecurity threats, according to research by the Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered membership organisation for the project profession.
Future Dot Now: Mastering Digital Transactions

1 month ago | practicebusiness.co.uk | Eleanor Potter

This month, we continue exploring the 20 essential digital tasks outlined in the Future Dot Now roadmap – a strategic guide designed to help businesses and organisations close the digital literacy gap. Our attention now turns to the third category: transacting, a vital function for maintaining efficiency in any healthcare setting. For practice managers, transacting digitally is a fundamental aspect of their role, ensuring the smooth operation of administrative and financial tasks.