Diagnostics contracts

Andrew Lansley asked (24 April 2007: Column 1036W) whether phase two diagnostic schemes have now been finalised in strategic health authorities other than London...

Meetings with providers

Stephen O’Brien asked (24 April 2007: Column 1037W) what meetings officials and ministers have had to discuss the outsourcing of primary care trust functions...

Clinovia reveals strong growth prior to BUPA’s acquisition

Annual accounts released by Clinovia have revealed that the specialist home healthcare provider enjoyed strong growth in the 12 months prior to its acquisition...

SHAs told to assess uptake of FESC by PCTs

Strategic Health Authorities (SHAs) could be required to assess the percentage of primary care trusts (PCTs) working with the independent sector under the Framework...

More surgery could be carried out in local settings

As much as 80% of all NHS funded surgery could be carried out in local settings with the remaining more complex cases carried out...

Consultants’ private practice activity has fallen under new contract

The amount of private practice undertaken by consultants has decreased slightly since the introduction of the new consultants’ contract in 2003. A report published by...

NHS waiting lists continue to fall NHS waiting lists continued their downward...

At the end of February, 725,928 patients were waiting for inpatient treatment – a fall of almost 4% on January. The number of patients...

New guidance on delivering care closer to home

The Department of Health (DH) has issued new guidance for NHS commissioners on delivering care closer to home.The guidance, published last month, includes plans...

Premium income up but AXA PPP’s investments perform poorly

AXA-PPP Healthcare reported a 7% increase in gross premiums for the year ended 31 December 2006 to £851m, up from £787m in 2005.The increase...

Stable growth for Westfield Contributory Health Scheme

Westfield Contributory Health Scheme reported an increase in earned premiums from £46.4m to £48.4m for the year ended 31 March 2006, although recognised gains...