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No evidence universal MRSA screening works
The Independent Healthcare Advisory Services (IHAS) has said there is no evidence that moves to screen all (as opposed to high risk) elective patients...
Scrutiny committee set to report on ISTC
An investigation is underway under local councils’ health scrutiny powers into Circle Health’s Burton independent sector treatment centre (ISTC) over concerns that it has...
Key reforms impossible without independent sector
The NHS would not have made progress on key policies to drive down waiting times and increase capacity without the help of the independent...
Circle Health reins in plans for primary care
Circle Health has scaled back its plans to enter the primary care market due to the slow progress of government initiatives to shift secondary...
Complaints against IS providers remain low
Complaints made against independent healthcare providers remained low in 2008, according to data published by the Independent Healthcare Advisory Services (IHAS).The Independent Sector Complaints...
Pulse secures AHP/HSS contract
Flexible staffing provider PULSE has been awarded a National Framework Agreement for the supply of temporary Allied Health Professionals (AHP) and Health Science Service...
NHS patients treated more cheaply in independent sector
Fresh evidence that independent sector hospitals are treating NHS patients near tariff prices, even under spot-purchasing arrangements, emerged last month after Brighton & Sussex...
Private Healthcare UK teams up with Netdoctor
Healthcare web portal Private Healthcare UK has launched a new guide to private healthcare on Netdoctor designed to give patients access to an extensive...
NHS and partners prepare for PROMS date
Lord Darzi’s drive towards a more patient-centred NHS takes a further step forward next month when all providers of NHS care, including those in...
Watchdog warns hospital to make improvements
Mental health services provider Care Principles has been ordered by the Healthcare Commission to make ‘significant improvements in the safety and quality of services’...
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