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CCG first time data
For the first time data at the level of the 211 proposed Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) has been presented. The Health and Social Care...
13.5% growth in independent providers, by Sally Taber
There was a 13.5% increase in independent providers (hospital, community and mental health/learning disability and substance misuse) between 31 March and 31 December 2012.
By...
Ponder on candour following Francis report
Following the Government’s response to the Francis report, within which was a call for a duty of candour on providers, The Medical Protection Society...
Simplyhealth argues for wellbeing care
Simplyhealth, the private medical insurer, has argued that effective health and wellbeing strategies can lower employee turnover, reduce sickness absence and improve productivity and...
Tim Nye, of Trowers and Hamlin, on private provider access to NHS pensions
Following the news that private providers who take on outsourced NHS staff under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006) will be...
NHS Partners concern on choice
The NHS Partners Network has outlined its concerns surrounding the commitment of the NHS Commissioning Board (NHS CB) and Monitor to patient choice following...
Bupa to use intermediaries again
Bupa, the private medical insurance provider, has announced it is to sell individual PMI products through the intermediary sales channel again.Bupa caused shockwaves through...
Business case – INSHA’s Alison Rose-Quirie
Alison Rose-Quirie, chair of the Independent Mental Health Services Alliance (IMHSA) talks about how the organisation is working to ensure the voice of independent...
Go ahead given for Benenden work
A £40m redevelopment of Benenden hospital has been approved by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.Jane Abbott, hospital director at Benenden hospital said: ‘The redevelopment will...
Passport2Health adds cancer cover
Passport2Health, which provides private medical insurance (PMI) for those wanting medical treatment abroad, has enhanced its policies for new and renewing clients.
Future policies will...
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