Service line reporting in a National Health Service foundation trust: an initial assessment of its relevance and applicability

Abstract

Financial management and control systems are key components of effective management in NHS organizations. Systems have recently been enhanced by the introduction of service line reporting (SLR) in NHS foundation trusts (NHSFT). This article explores the extent to which SLR has been introduced into one NHSFT and what achievements have been made so far. It also considers the extent to which the SLR approach aligns with modern thinking about budgetary systems.

Keywords:

• Budgeting
• control
• health
• management
• NHS
• performance

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Notes on contributors

Donald Harradine

Donald Harradine is Principal Lecturer and Joint Director, Health and Social Care Finance Research Unit, Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University, UK.

Malcolm Prowle

Malcolm Prowle is Professor of Business Performance and Joint Director, Health and Social Care Finance Research Unit, Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University, UK.