All Legal articles – Page 97
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NewsExtent of health secretary's powers over NHS Commissioning Board 'surprising'
The health secretary will have the power to bypass parliament in shaping the “direction” of the NHS Commissioning Board, analysis by HSJ and law firm Beachcroft has revealed.
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NewsCommissioners could be forced to pay into Monitor fund
Monitor will have the power to compel providers and commissioners to pay into a fund which can be used to provide “financial assistance” if a provider goes into administration.
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NewsTribunal to have responsibility for settling disputes over protected services
A tribunal will be set up to adjudicate when a provider wants to remove a “designated service” status granted by Monitor.
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NewsPrivate patient income cap ditching leaves FTs open to legal challenge
Government plans to lift the cap on private income for foundation trusts pose a “high” risk of NHS hospitals being challenged under state aid rules, lawyers say.
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NewsBill could lead to 'dilution' of pensions benefits
Monitor could push for the value of NHS pensions to be reduced under the terms of the Health Bill.
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NewsCommissioning board given 'draconian' powers
The Health Bill awards the NHS Commissioning Board “draconian” powers to intervene in and split up “failing” commissioning consortia, analysis by HSJ and NHS legal experts Beachcroft finds.
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HSJ KnowledgeTop tips for carrying out employment screening
Telling lies or omitting facts in a job application for a job in the City may lead to huge financial losses. For jobs in healthcare the consequences could be catastrophic.
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NewsFT oversight to move to DH bank
Oversight of the £24bn worth of “taxpayer investment” in foundation trusts is to be moved to a banking function “established by the Department of Health”.
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NewsNHS market faces closer EU attention
Government plans to allow “any willing provider” to compete for most NHS clinical contracts could expose the health service to challenge under European competition law, experts warn.
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NewsMan held over hospital staff attack
A man is being held by police in connection with an attack at a hospital that left two staff members and five patients injured.
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NewsPanel rules on nurse accused of child sex
A district nurse accused of serial sex with a child will face the full force of claims against her, a professional panel ruled on Wednesday.
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NewsRules change on EU treatments
Plans to allow patients to receive health treatments abroad that are not available on the NHS have been defeated, according to a confidential document seen by HSJ.
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News‘System weaknesses’ expose trusts to staff and patient fraud
NHS trusts exposed themselves to more than 500 actual and potential fraud risks over a six month period, an unpublished analysis has revealed.
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NewsAssisted dying campaign backed by top surgeon
One of Britain’s most respected surgeons has backed a right-to-die campaign by saying that he would help terminally ill patients end their lives.
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NewsBoard warned over asbestos exposure risk
NHS managers have come under fire for failing to protect staff from asbestos exposure in hospitals.
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NewsAnti-stalking policy launched in Scotland
Scotland’s largest health board is to launch an anti-stalking policy to protect its staff after a number of incidents of “unwanted and intrusive contact” were reported.
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NewsData security scare over hospital laptop theft
A laptop containing confidential patient details has been stolen from a hospital, according to reports.
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NewsMore powers for health ombudsman and local health forums
The health service ombudsman is to get more powers to share information in a bid to prevent another Mid Staffs while local HealthWatch groups will have a direct link to the Care Quality Commission.
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News'Strained relationships' at trusts criticised
The “strained relationship” between two trusts has been criticised after an inquiry into the potential misdiagnosis of patients.
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NewsPolice look into NHS Employers ‘fraud’ claim
Police are assessing an allegation of fraud related to NHS Employers’ failed membership model.