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Independent sector included in NHS infection reporting
The growing role of the independent sector in delivering services for NHS patients has been further recognised with the sector’s inclusion in an NHS...
IS patients have right to NHS critical care confirmed
Independent sector hospital patients’ right to NHS critical care treatment has been endorsed by a new agreement signed by the Independent Healthcare Advisory Services...
Bupa takes SWIFT action
The introduction of an updated computer system promises to improve business efficiency, speed of service and offer more choice to Bupa’s UK customers, whilst...
International sales lift AXA’s healthcare business
International business helped pull insurance giant AXA’s healthcare business out of the financial doldrums in the first half of this year, contributing to revenues...
Market based reforms have reduced inequity in waiting times
The introduction of patient choice and provider competition has not had a negative impact on equitable access to elective surgery, according to a study...
Hays appoints UK MD
Julie Greenwood has been appointed managing director of Hays Healthcare in the UK.Ms Greenwood’s remit will cover NHS national frameworks and focus on candidate...
Charge patients to see a GP
The NHS should introduce charges for accessing some services if it is to survive the economic downturn, according to a report by the Social...
Niall Dickson to head up GMC
King’s Fund chief executive Niall Dickson has been appointed chief executive of the General Medical Council (GMC). The former BBC social affairs editor, who...
Number of patients detained in IS quadruples
The number of patients in independent hospitals detained under the Mental Health Act in England has quadrupled since 1997, according to figures published in...
New board structure at Nuffield
KP Doyle has been appointed chief financial officer at Nuffield Health following the departure of Jack Jones, who retired as group finance director in...
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