NHS England has announced incentives and penalties in a bid to improve the health system\u2019s financial plans, so this week we discuss what the new regime involves and if it will make any difference to the national \xa33bn deficit.
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\nAlso this week we focus on two stories from Birmingham \u2013 more bullying concerns at\xa0University Hospitals Birmingham and an update on the long-delayed\xa0Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, which\xa0HSJ revealed is due to open without the funding needed to run it.\xa0
\nWe also take a look at the latest pledges for the NHS by the political parties as the general election draws nearer.\xa0
\nWith Nick Carding, Henry Anderson and Emily Townsend.\xa0