NHS private patient units to face probe into finances

Healthcare Market News (News) November 2003 The National Audit Office (NAO) is considering launching a full investigation into the financing of NHS hospital private patient units (PPUs), after it was claimed last month that they are losing millions of pounds by carrying out unprofitable private practice. All NHS trusts with private beds may be forced…

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