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The NHS could achieve annual savings of £2.3 billion by managing its estate more efficiently, according to a new report....
Categories: Healthcare
The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) has announced the appointment of three new members to its board....
Categories: Healthcare
Some of the challenges set to face the NHS over the coming years could be dealt with by the rollout of more flexible staffing across the organisation, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation's (REC's) Healthcare...
Categories: Healthcare, Public Sector
A new report from Ernst & Young has criticised procurement procedures within the NHS and warned that wasteful practice could impact patient care and cost the UK up to £500 million annually....
Categories: Healthcare, Public Sector
The government is canvassing opinions on proposed new changes to the way NHS procurement will function following the introduction of the Health and Social Care Act....
Categories: Healthcare, Public Sector
The NHS should reconsider its logistics and procurement operation to save money that it could profitably reinvest in patient care, according to a new report.
Health minister Simon Burns urged the health service to raise its game...
Categories: Healthcare, Public Sector
The government has been called upon to ensure that a forthcoming procurement exercise for the supply of temporary and fixed term healthcare staff balances cost control and safety issues is carried out in an appropriate manner....
Categories: Healthcare, Public Sector
Healthcare providers that implement new IT systems for their operations have been reminded of the need to use proper change management strategies when overseeing the process....
Categories: Healthcare, Public Sector
A group of London-based NHS health authorities have been able to save £2.7 million in six months through the use of shared procurement arrangements....
Categories: Healthcare
Improvements to procurement infrastructure within the NHS are vital to ensure the health service can cope with challenging financial restrictions....
Categories: Healthcare
