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ACOs do not represent backdoor privatisation, say MPs

The government should publish an annual assessment on the extent of private sector involvement in the NHS to help dispel myths about privatisation that...

AXA launches new cover for companies in Saudi Arabia

AXA has launched international insurance policies for companies based in Saudi Arabia. The new ‘Prestige’ and ‘Prestige Plus’ plans will be available to locally-based businesses...

Data alignment between NHS and private hospitals moves a step closer as pilots launched

New pilots to test the alignment of NHS and private hospital data have been launched by the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) and NHS...

IHPN seeks feedback on Medical Practitioners Assurance Framework

The Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) is asking independent providers for feedback on its forthcoming Medical Practitioners Assurance Framework (MPAF), due for launch at...

Cygnet appoints director of nursing

David Wilmott has been appointed director of nursing at Cygnet Health Care. A nurse for over 20 years, Wilmott has worked across a number of...

Dame Carol Black to lead OH Taskforce

The government has appointed an occupational health tsar to head the newly created Occupational Health Taskforce announced earlier this week. Dame Carol Black, who chairs...

CQC places Huntercombe Group hospital in special measures

A hospital managed by The Huntercombe Group has been placed into special measures after inspectors found long-term segregation and use of physical restraint had...

Browne Jacobson launches Health and Care Connect

Law firm Browne Jacobson has launched an initiative designed to meet information and networking needs of the independent health and care sector. Health and Care...

Rutherford Cancer Centre collaborates with Nuffield Health

The Rutherford Cancer Centre North East has partnered with Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital to launch a new oncology pathway which reduces exposure to radiation...

Dental contractors incentivised to take on more NHS work under initial contract reforms

NHS England (NHSE) has announced initial reforms to the NHS dental contract designed to increase access to NHS care. The move represents the first changes...