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Consultants’ private practice activity has fallen under new contract
The amount of private practice undertaken by consultants has decreased slightly since the introduction of the new consultants’ contract in 2003.
A report published by...
Junior doctors concerned at role of private sector
Almost half of junior doctors believe they will be forced to work outside the NHS due to job insecurity, and many are concerned over...
Liverpool dermatology services to be outsourced
Signs that practice based commissioning (PBC) is beginning to bear fruit for independent providers emerged last month after Liverpool primary care trust (PCT) confirmed...
The Wellington opens satellite diagnostics and outpatients centre
The Wellington Hospital has opened a satellite diagnostics and outpatients centre in Golders Green, North London.
The new centre is part of a major expansion...
PCT agrees to rent premises to Clinicenta
Harrow primary care trust (PCT) has agreed in principle to lease some of its newest facilities to Clinicenta.
Under the deal, which is part of...
Wave two falters as Nuffield exits ISTC deal
Fresh evidence that the second wave of independent sector treatment (ISTC) procurement is faltering emerged last month after Nuffield withdrew as preferred bidder for...
Healthcare Commission reduces fees for independent sector
The Healthcare Commission has reduced regulatory fees for the independent sector by 15% and said further cuts could be on the way if pilot...
Capio ISTC contract could face delays
The start of Capio’s contract to provide 2,812 procedures a year for University of Morcambe Bay NHS Trust is likely to be delayed until...
Mercury audiology contract delayed
The Department of Health (DH) is facing further embarrassment over its diagnostics procurement programme after it was revealed that part of Mercury Health’s West...
Orthopaedic procedures will act as test-bed for full NHS choice
The potential impact of full patient choice on the independent healthcare market could become apparent sooner than anticipated after the Department of Health (DH)...
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