All Independent providers articles – Page 36
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NewsNew infection threats emerging to replace MRSA and C difficile
A third of healthcare associated infections are now caused by bacteria that need to be tackled with different infection control techniques to MRSA and C difficile, a report has warned.
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NewsRCN chief 'fears' for commissioners negotiating with private sector
NHS commissioners will be “taken to the cleaners” by private sector providers, the head of the Royal College of Nursing has claimed.
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HSJ Local
NHS Hillingdon awards NHS 111 pilot contract to Harmoni
COMMERCIAL: The north west London primary care trust awarded the £1.3m contract to the Watford-based provider as part of the national wave two of the NHS 111 service pilots.
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CommentDavid Worskett: implementing reforms requires collaborative open minds
It’s time to discuss the practical business of healthcare.
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HSJ Local
Harmoni wins £8m out-of-hours and NHS 111 contract
COMMERCIAL: Private provider Harmoni has won an £8m out-of-hours and NHS 111 contract in south London.
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NewsMonitor admits credit ratings agency plan may not be feasible
Monitor is reviewing its controversial proposals to require key service providers to receive external credit ratings or have limits placed on their debts.
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NewsExclusive: Circle deal means Hinchingbrooke needs over £70m to clear debts
The deal struck between Hinchingbrooke Health Care Trust and its private sector operator means the trust needs surpluses of at least £70m over the next decade to pay off its £40m debts.
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NewsFranchise deal could deter NHS bidder from hospital partnership
An NHS contender to partner with George Eliot Hospital Trust has said it may have to withdraw its bid, following signals that the trust might opt for a Hinchingbrooke-style franchise deal.
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NewsPrivate sector avoiding 'shambolic' NHS 111 procurement
Concerns about the “rushed” and “shambolic” procurement process for the 111 non-emergency phone service are deterring private sector providers, HSJ has learned.
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NewsPrivate hospital operators begin merger talks
The private King Edward VII’s Hospital in London is considering merging with independent healthcare provider Nuffield Health, it was announced today.
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NewsCivil service pensions provider becomes first Whitehall mutual
The first mutualised company to be spun off from Whitehall will be launched today, with former Labour cabinet minister John Hutton its chairman.
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HSJ Local
Spire to manage trust's private patient unit
COMMERCIAL: The private hospital chain Spire has secured a three-year deal to run the private patient unit at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in north London.
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NewsNHS Direct staff uncertain over future as 111 deals pick up pace
NHS Direct staff in the North East still do not know whether they will be transferred to the new NHS 111 service due to go live in 12 months.
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HSJ Local
GE Capital to finance equipment at new Kent hospital
COMMERCIAL: GE Capital will provide a £11.5m leasing facility to the Kent Institute of Medicine & Surgery.
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NewsNHS private patient units let down by 'customer service'
Weak customer service is a greater obstacle to NHS hospitals increasing their private work than the “barriers” being investigated by competition authorities, the UK’s largest medical insurer has claimed.
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HSJ KnowledgeThe dos and don'ts of contract management
Three experts give a list of key contract management tips for commissioners and providers.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow better procurement can deliver financial benefits
Procurement needs to be brought out of the dusty recesses of the hospital and given a seat at the top table, says Rob Carter.
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NewsPrivate healthcare market referred to Competition Commission
The Office of Fair Trading yesterday confirmed that it would refer the private healthcare market for in-depth investigation by the Competition Commission.
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NewsPaul Zollinger-Read to join Bupa
Paul Zollinger-Read, a key figure in the world of commissioning, will leave the NHS after more than 20 years to join Bupa as its group medical director, it was announced today.
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HSJ Local
Virgin community services deal confirmed
COMMERCIAL: Virgin Care (formerly Assura Medical) has now signed a contract with NHS Surrey to deliver community services across much of the county from 2012 to 2017.