Indicator update 31/07/2018Jessica Morris
International comparisons of the performance of health systems can be a powerful tool. As well as highlighting areas for quality improvement, they enable us to answer some big questions in health care.
Indicator update 24/02/2018Robert Reed
A round-up of updates to our indicators on issues including NHS resources, premature mortality, early intervention and substance misuse.
Press release 03/07/2015
Despite significant improvements since 2000, the UK can and should do better in preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving survival from killer diseases.
Blog post 13/02/2015Chris Sherlaw-Johnson
The Secretary of State has recently announced an annual review of the case notes of 2,000 people who have died in hospital every year. Chris Sherlaw-Johnson examines the problems with this approach.
Report 01/03/2004Ellen NolteMartin McKee
This study reviews the extensive literature on avoidable mortality.