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DH commissioning guidance creates rift
Latest Government guidance on commissioning has created disagreements between the British Medical Association (BMA) and the independent sector.The BMA claims the proposals from the...
Aviva advises on group risk
Aviva has launched a new online resource for advisers to help them understand how group risk benefits can bring valuable protection to their corporate...
MedicX builds new medical centre
MedicX, the specialist investor and developer of healthcare properties has announced that it has started construction of a new medical centre for East Cowes.
The...
DH appeals risk analysis order
The Department of Health (DH) is appealing the order, set out by the Information Commissioner, to publish its risk assessment into the Health and...
Axa to sell Bluefin
Axa UK is looking to sell its independent distribution operation, financial advice provider Bluefin. Bluefin was launched in 2009 and comprises Bluefin Insurance Services...
Growing interest in private and self pay
Private hospital provider Spire Healthcare has reported a rise in the number of patients asking their GP about private healthcare or self pay options.The...
Medical Revalidation – one year to go
IHAS director Sally Taber outlines the appraisals procedure for GPsBefore Christmas every doctor will receive a leaflet proclaiming loudly that medical revalidation will begin...
CQC not value for money
A report on the Care Quality Commission by the National Audit Office (NAO) has identified a number of failings within the organisation.
OFT to refer private healthcare to the Competition Commission
The Office of Fair Trading finds ‘restricted and distorted’ competition in the private healthcareThe Office of Fair Trading (OFT) announced this month that it...
NHS operating frameworks reviewed
Concerns that competition for services within the NHS will be based on cost have been raised by the announcement of the new NHS operating...
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