IHPN: Framework for the future
The launch of the Medical Practitioners Assurance Framework is a landmark moment for a sector focused on quality and safety, says IHPN CEO David...
Is there a doctor in the house?
As the government announces its short-fix to cover tax charges imposed on doctors’ pensions when they work additional hours, John Hanratty, a specialist in...
Paterson Inquiry calls for recommendations to be applied across NHS and independent sectors
The Bishop of Norwich’s report on the Ian Paterson case said today that any recommendations adopted by the government as a result of its...
PET-CT scanning volumes boost AMG
UK-based imaging company Alliance Medical Group (AMG) has reported a 12.5% increase in turnover to £319m for the year ended 30 September 2019 as...
Cosmetic surgery hospital objects to CQC rating
A private cosmetic surgery hospital in London has raised concerns over its recent CQC inspection with Matt Hancock after it was rated 'inadequate'.
The Belvedere...
HM meets…Mark Randerson
Challenges have been mounting for private practitioners since the Paterson case and now Covid-19 has seen many return to the NHS frontline and lose...
CQC takes enforcement action against troubled primary care provider
A group of GP surgeries operated by troubled healthcare provider DMC Healthcare have been closed by the CQC following an inspection of the company’s...
Driving patient recovery
As technology advances, patient transport has the potential to move from traditional ambulance and standard taxi services to far more sophisticated yet cost effective...
Bupa UK Insurance launches corporate proposition designed to expand access to health benefits
Bupa UK Insurance is launching a new PMI product for large businesses designed to help them scale up their health benefits to more employees.
Available...
CQC orders urgent improvements at Priory hospital
Priory Hospital Bristol has been ordered to make urgent improvements to staffing and safety processes following inspection by the CQC.
The regulator said it had...
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