All Independent providers articles – Page 55
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Essex PCT to begin offloading GP surgeries
NHS South West Essex is seeking alternative providers to take over and run some of its general practices.
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Care UK chief hits out at renewal process as ITC contracts expire
The process for renewing contracts for the first independent treatment centres has been described as a “pig’s ear” by the chief executive of the largest independent provider in that sector.
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Four countries’ pulses beat to different tunes
The devolved nations of the NHS are showing striking contrasts in productivity and performance, with Scotland’s policy paths in particular appearing to have led its services into a much less healthy state than England’s. Alison Moore reports
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Five firms and one FT shortlisted to take over NHS hospital
One foundation trust and five independent providers have been shortlisted as potential bidders for a franchise to run an NHS hospital in the East of England.
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Dr Foster misses out on NHS Choices mortality data contract
The contract to provide hospital mortality ratios and other information on quality for NHS Choices has been awarded to a US based firm.
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Comment
John Deffenbaugh asks what next for foundation trusts
How would a Tory government bring up Labour’s young provider model?
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Andrew Jones on healthcare Darwinism
What is the most important book ever written? Most clinicians will refer you to On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin.
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Foundation trusts urged to take over more NHS activity
Next year could see foundation trusts taking control of significant areas of NHS activity.
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Tariff puts brake on acute admissions
Acute trusts will be paid only 30 per cent of the NHS tariff price for emergency activity above their 2008-09 levels, this week’s operating framework confirms.
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Pete Mason on multiple leadership styles
What makes a good leader? There are several schools of thought. Should a leader be reserved like Gordon Brown, or gregarious like Tony Blair; quietly dignified like Bobby Moore, or in your face like John Terry; boisterous like Alan Sugar, or overfamiliar like David Brent?
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NHS operating framework to offer mixed blessings for hospitals
Hospitals will only be paid 30 per cent of the tariff price for emergency procedures they perform over their 2008-09 volume levels, the Department of Health has confirmed.
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Court rules Monitor unlawful on private patient cap
The High Court has ruled the foundation trust regulator Monitor has been unlawful in its interpretation of the private patient income cap.
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HSJ Knowledge
How to get the best staff in primary care
Have you registered your organisation for the 2010 Healthcare 100? HSJ and Nursing Times have come together with NHS Employers and the Department of Health to identify the top healthcare providers to work for in the UK. Helen Mooney looks at one of last year’s winners
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HSJ Knowledge
How to get the best staff in the North West
Have you registered your organisation for the 2010 Healthcare 100? HSJ and Nursing Times have come together with NHS Employers and the Department of Health to identify the top healthcare providers to work for in the UK. Helen Mooney looks at one of last year’s winners
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HSJ Knowledge
How to get the best staff in large organisations
Have you registered your organisation for the 2010 Healthcare 100? HSJ and Nursing Times have come together with NHS Employers and the Department of Health to identify the top healthcare providers to work for in the UK. Helen Mooney looks at one of last year’s winners
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HSJ Knowledge
How to get the best staff in ambulance trusts
Have you registered your organisation for the 2010 Healthcare 100? HSJ and Nursing Times have come together with NHS Employers and the Department of Health to identify the top healthcare providers to work for in the UK. Helen Mooney looks at one of last year’s winners
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Pre-Budget report removes £500m in health capital spending
The Treasury appears to have removed £500m of capital spending allowances from the health budget since April.
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DH and unions thrash out deal on transfer of NHS staff pensions
The Department of Health and unions are close to a deal on allowing NHS employees who transfer to the private sector to keep their NHS pension, HSJ has been told.
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Hospital group goes into administration following fraud trial
The private hospital group at the centre of a collapsed fraud trial earlier this year has gone into administration.
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NHS London suspends private care service
Out of hospital services run by the independent company Clinicenta have been suspended by NHS London following concerns over the company’s performance.