The Maynard Doctrine

Nov
07

The Maynard Doctrine: Sir Galahad Stevens' quest for the Holy Grail of increased NHS productivity

The NHS “is a triumphant example of the superiority of collective action and public initiative applied to a segment of
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Sep
29

The Maynard Doctrine: Time for user charges in the NHS?

Professor Alan Maynard explores whether the Coalition’s ideology is guiding health policy towards the introduction of more NHS user
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Sep
12

The Maynard Doctrine: Religion and the privates

Health economist Professor Alan Maynard explores the connections between religion and the privates Competing religions The Conservative-Liberal Democrat Coalition believes
5 min read
Jul
21

The Maynard Doctrine: Simple Simon says

The new chief executive of the NHS in England is rightly challenging his one million plus employees. They consume £110
4 min read
Jun
10

The Maynard Doctrine: Defining low-value care - free lunches and the absence thereof

Health economist Professor Alan Maynard reports not on Lib Dem education policy, but on the latest outburst of magical policy
4 min read
Jun
10

The Maynard Doctrine: “In God we trust. All others bring data”

Health economist Professor Alan Maynard reviews mainstream healthcare reform strategies’ cyclical and unfocused nature, and suggests some potentially effective approaches
4 min read
Apr
29

The Maynard Doctrine: Competition and duty

Health economist Professor Alan Maynard on proper design and regulation of any competition system, David Nicholson’s bullshit and Adam
5 min read
Mar
28

The Maynard Doctrine: Table manners at the healthcare feast - advice for Simon Stevens

TOP SECRET Briefing from Professor Nala Dranyam, Kroy University, People’s Republic of Yorkshire to the incoming Chief Executive of
5 min read
Feb
24

The Maynard Doctrine: Health policy delusions, supply-induced demand and sanity deficits

Health economist Professor Alan Maynard outlines the sanity deficits and supply-induced demand risks in current policy trends Current NHS policy
4 min read
Nov
19

The Maynard Doctrine: It's the clinicians, stupid!

Health economist Professor Alan Maynard reflects on political learning and real reform Fashions come and fashions go, but clinicians -
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