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Independent body could set national tariff
An independent body should be established up to set NHS tariff prices under payment by results, Lord Warner said last month. Speaking at a...
Independent providers seek representation by NHS Confederation
Further signs that the independent healthcare sector is becoming more closely integrated with the NHS emerged last month after the NHS Confederation confirmed that...
Royal colleges criticise ISTC programme
Ministers have been accused of ‘losing the plot’ when devising the independent sector treatment centre (ISTC) programme. Giving evidence to the Health Select Committee...
ISTCs required to provide training for doctors
New ISTCs will be required to provide training for junior doctors and other clinical staff. Last month, the Department of Health (DH) sent a...
Low GP referrals causing slow uptake at ISTC
Early start up and a lack of GP referrals have been blamed for low patient numbers at an independent sector treatment centre (ISTC) in...
ISTC productivity criticised
Independent sector treatment centres (ISTCs) are costing the NHS millions of pounds more than the government has acknowledged and have not been as productive...
Hospital to close after eleventh hour collapse of rescue deal
The King Edward VII Hospital in Midhurst has lost its three-year battle for survival after final stage negotiations for a rescue plan devised by...
Acute hospitals facing ‘irresistible’ pressures from competitive market
Doctors could leave the NHS to set up chambers which sell their services to NHS and private hospitals, according to new report which was...
Abbey Park under threat from reduced theatre access
Abbey Park hospital in Barrow Furness could be under the threat of closure due to a dispute over access to theatre space at the...
BMI opens new hospital in Coventry
BMI Healthcare has officially opened its £24m new build hospital in Walsgrave Coventry with a ribbon-cutting ceremony performed by Sir Digby Jones, director of...
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