An HFMA roundtable, supported by Optum UK, said the NHS needs to improve digital business cases and fix an imperfect allocation and approval process.
Since capital accounting was introduced in the NHS back in the early 1990s, tangible and intangible assets have been held at valuation.
Healthcare Finance June 2023
Systems are sitting on significant levels of financial risk, says Lee Bond.
The NHS finance function faces significant challenges and the HFMA is gearing up to provide support to members.
The new hospital programme is moving forward at a cost of more than £20bn, but further funding will be needed, says Steve Brown.
The NHS pay dispute reached a partial resolution in May, with most unions representing staff covered by the agenda for change pay framework.