News – Page 856
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NewsUK medicine prices 'cheapest in Europe'
The price of drugs is falling more steeply in the UK than the rest of Europe, it has been claimed.
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NewsLabour bemoans 'cosmetic' Lib Dem bill changes
Proposed Liberal Democrat amendments to the government’s troubled health reforms have been dismiseed by Labour as “cosmetic” changes designed to help Nick Clegg face down unrest within his party.
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NewsDH appoints three new director generals
Three new director generals have been appointed by the Department of Health, covering public health, external relations and group operations and assurance.
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NewsHospitals meet 18 week waiting time target
A target on hospital waiting times in Scotland has been met, with more than 90 per cent of patients treated within 18 weeks or less.
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NewsLords win tweaks to Health Bill on competition
The government looks set to accept a series of further changes to its Health Bill in the face of persisting political and professional concern.
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NewsCCG calls for Health Bill to be scrapped
Tower Hamlets Clinical Commissioning Group has written to the prime minister calling on him to withdraw the Health Bill.
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NewsRCN stalls on pensions decision after low vote turnout
The Royal College of Nursing’s council has held back from rejecting the government’s latest pensions offer after a poor ballot turnout among members.
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NewsGovernment told NHS needs competition
The government must push for greater competition in providing services, a thinktank has demanded.
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NewsNHS to extend HIV care to overseas visitors
Overseas visitors to Britain are to be offered free HIV treatment on the NHS for the first time.
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NewsConflicts of interest Health Bill amendments agreed
Cross-party pressure in the House of Lords on strengthening clinical commissioning group governance will be reflected in further amendments to the Health Bill.
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NewsCQC board faces further shake-up
The Care Quality Commission board faces a shake-up following the resignation of its chief executive and the publication of a Department of Health review.
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Finance director appointed to commissioning board
A strategic health authority’s finance director has been given the top finance post at the NHS Commissioning Board.
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NewsRestraint urged after BMA decides to ballot for industrial action
NHS Employers has called for employees to be in full possession of the facts on pension reforms before deciding to take industrial action.
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NewsLib Dems seek further Health Bill amendments
Ministers will attempt to fight off further controversy over the government’s troubled NHS reforms as the Health and Social Care Bill resumes its passage through the House of Lords today.
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NewsFurther operational guidance for public health teams
Proportion of resources defined for supporting commissioners
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NewsPhysicians poll supports calls for bill to be dropped
Nine in 10 Royal College of Physicians doctors want the NHS shake-up to be scrapped, it has been reported.
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NewsExclusive: flagship HealthWatch policy to be 'watered down' by amendments
Government plans to amend the Health Bill to clarify arrangements for HealthWatch have angered campaigners who claim the change will “water down” patient and public involvement in the NHS.
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NewsMid Staffs inquiry to get May/June report
The chairman of the Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust public inquiry is aiming to publish his report in the last week of May or the first week of June, HSJ understands.
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NewsCommon cancers get faster referrals, study shows
Female, young, or older ethnic minority cancer patients have the highest number of GP consultations before they are referred to a specialist, it has been reported.
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NewsPaediatricians become latest college to reject bill
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has become the latest professional organisation to call on the government to withdraw the Health and Social Care Bill.