Mr Andy Cowper

Mr Andy Cowper

United Kingdom
Jun
02

Editorial Friday 29 May 2015: Is Monitor's Dr David Bennett the new Jim Morrison, Shia LaBoeuf or Michael Heseltine?

Health Policy Insight spoils you, I know. Firstly, you got exclusive understanding of how Simon Stevens' NHS strategy is
3 min read
May
27

The Maynard Doctrine:: Time for scepticaemia

Health economist Professor Alan Maynard suggests that it’s time for a little definition of what we actually mean by
4 min read
May
08

Editorial Friday 8 May 2015: What the new Conservative government will do on health

1. Celebrate. They had no clue they were going to win an overall majority. They have one. It is not
1 min read
May
07

Editorial Wednesday 6 May 2015: Simon Stevens' 'Pet Sounds'

As some light relief after a heavy piece about NHS finances [”http://www.healthpolicyinsight.com/?q=node/1591], I think
2 min read
May
06

The Maynard Doctrine 6 May 2015: Pre-electoral reflections - is the NHS going to hell in a handcart?

Health economist Professor Alan Maynard wonders what the bloody hell’s going on with electioneering health policy, and is mildly
5 min read
May
06

Editorial Tuesday 5 May 2015: It's raining cash: hallelujah! Why the NHS needs a double-Steve Austin and The Builder’s Message

"And here I sit so patiently, [”http://www.bobdylan.com/us/songs/stuck-inside-mobile-memphis-blues-again] Waiting to find what price [”http:
8 min read
May
02

Editorial Monday 27 April 2015: RIP Professor Aidan Halligan

Some things you want to write much less than others; some you don't want to write at all.
3 min read
Feb
26

Editorial Thursday 27 February 2015: Four questions about the Greater Manchester SHA structural solutioneering

The revelation by the Manchester Evening News that there is to be a Greater Manchester health and care authority [http:
2 min read
Feb
23

The Maynard Doctrine: Productivity, produce or production? The £22 billion challenge

Health economist Professor Alan Maynard casts doubt on the £22 billion efficiency challenge Sir Galahad Stevens’ Five-Year Forward View [http:
4 min read
Feb
18

Editorial Tuesday 17 February 2015: Market mechanisms in today's NHS: the highest-maintenance imaginary girl/boyfriend ever

There are five basic questions worth asking yourself when setting out to tackle a problem. They are as follows: 1.
4 min read