Publication of MRSA rates could impact on patient choice initiative

Healthcare Market News (News) August 2004The risk of acquiring MRSA in an independent hospital is significantly less than in the NHS, the Independent Healthcare...

GPI expands into Scotland

Healthcare Market News (Public Private Partnerships) August 2004General Practice Investment Corporation Ltd (GPI) has announced the extension of its national roll-out of new health...

Protests over ambitious Care Principles developments

Healthcare Market News (Mental Health) August 2004Care Principles, the specialist mental health services provider, has encountered opposition from local residents and campaign groups over...

GP found guilty of defrauding the NHS

Healthcare Market News (News) August 2004A GP who undertook private practice while claiming sick leave from the NHS has been sentenced to 12 months...

Derbyshire doctors renew consultants’ concerns over ISTC programme

Healthcare Market News (News) August 2004The row breaking out between hospital consultants and those involved in the Independent Sector Treatment Centre (ISTC) programme has...

More bad news from Nestor

Healthcare Market News (Company News) August 2004Nestor Healthcare Group Plc, which recently announced the departure of chief executive Justin Jewitt, has updated the market...

Eating disorders on the increase

Healthcare Market News (Mental Health) August 2004Mental health services provider, the Priory Group, is calling on the medical profession to change its stereotypical image...

Brain and spine centre at Princess Grace

Healthcare Market News (News) August 2004A new brain and spine centre has opened at the HCA-owned Princess Grace Hospital in Central London. The centre...

New report questions not-for-profits’ charitable status

Healthcare Market News (News) August 2004The continued charitable status of some private hospitals could be under threat from new legislation unless they do more...

Netcare poised to expand primary care operation in UK

Healthcare Market News (Company News) August 2004South African healthcare company Netcare is considering expanding its Medicross brand into the UK. Speaking at a Sasfin...