New type of QOF target unveiled by NICE
A novel kind of QOF indicator that allows GPs to earn points by meeting different criteria for different patients has been formally proposed by NICE.
Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) section of our website brings together the latest news, analysis and a range of resources to support GP practices. If you have any feedback or would like to suggest any resources to add to this page please email gponline@haymarket.com.
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LATEST QOF NEWS
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- GP practices face £200k cut in GMS contract reform
- QOF could cut antipsychotic use for dementia patients
PRACTICE QOF SCORES
GPs face tougher QOF in new contract GPs must achieve higher standards to earn the same QOF points after negotiators agreed to raise the thresholds for performance in the 2012/13 GP contract, published Wednesday.
QOF scores climb in England QOF earnings in England rose 1% in 2010/11, according to figures published on Wednesday.
Changes to the quality and outcomes framework Stephen Robinson highlights recent additions to the quality and outcomes framework and looks at how it is likely to develop in the future.
GP practice QOF scores 2009/10 by SHA The map below shows average QOF scores for GP practices in England in 2009/10, by strategic health authority (SHA) area.
GMS contract - How QOF changes affect GPs Dr Jeremy Phipps assesses the new indicators that account for nearly 10 per cent of total QOF points.
How the GP contract will change in 2012/13 Pay for GP practices across the UK will be frozen again in 2012/13, negotiators revealed last week. Below, GP sets out in detail how the change will work.
Map of GP practice QOF scores by SHA
The map below shows average QOF scores for GP practices in England in 2009/10, by strategic health authority (SHA) area. Click on the map for the full details.
QOF ANALYSIS
Changes to the quality and outcomes framework
19 July 2011Stephen Robinson highlights recent additions to the quality and outcomes framework and looks at how it is likely to develop in the future.
GP pay award 2012/13 - Falling profits may be unavoidable
17 November 2011There is only so much cost cutting practices can do and most have done it already, says Laurence Slavin.
GMS contract - How QOF changes affect GPs
12 May 2011Dr Jeremy Phipps assesses the new indicators that account for nearly 10 per cent of total QOF points.
Avoid March mayhem - Top tips for practices
10 March 2011Dr Pablo Millares Martin explains how to boost your QOF scores and tidy up DES and LES data by 31 March.
QOF targets may be 'out of GP control'
08 November 2011Plans to link A&E attendance to QOF pay will put practice earnings out of GPs' control and lead to a 'paper chase' with hospitals, GPs have warned.
QMAS Guide: Are you ready for the QOF year end?
25 February 2011As we approach the end of the seventh year of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), here are a few reminders of things you'll need to do.
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