Payments by results initiative could be ditched NHS England and Monitor have suggested a national reform of the way emergency care is funded, in a bid to introduce changes put forward by the Keogh review. Currently, A&E departments are paid on an activity based ‘payment by results’ tariff, however this system is said to “bear little or no … [Read more…]
Dementia patients left to pay for the majority of their care themselves The Alzheimer’s Society have discovered that dementia patients in the UK pay on average £21,322 per year towards their own care, with the NHS only stumping up a third of the total costs. Figures compiled by the London School of Economics and Kings College … [Read more…]
As a locum recruitment agency, Total Assist Group are constantly striving to be as up to date and current as possible regarding our processes and methodology, as we understand that as a company, Total Assist Group needs to be flexible to what the NHS needs from us, in terms of supplying experienced healthcare and medical professionals … [Read more…]
Engaging in the locum market can be a lucrative career option, with between 50% and 80% of UK hospital doctors being locum staff. High demand and a shortage of doctors across the country means you won’t struggle to find suitable placements, but how do you get paid for your time? Working freelance means there are a … [Read more…]
‘Payment by results’ scheme is suggested by think tank Incentive schemes such as tax rebates should be used to encourage people to give up smoking, stay slim or drink less, recommends think tank 20/20 Health. With NHS costs sky rocketing, the scheme would aim to push more patients to be responsible about looking after themselves and … [Read more…]