Removing private practice in public hospitals under new contracts ‘inadequately monitored’
An internal audit by the Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland found inadequate monitoring of the transition to public-only contracts for hospital consultants. The report also noted that flexible rostering arrangements remain underutilized despite the new contract terms.
Why it matters
Effective management of public health contracts is critical for reducing wait times and ensuring the efficiency of public hospital systems.
There is inadequate monitoring of the elimination of private practice in public hospitals by consultants who signed up to new contracts precluding them from treating fee-paying patients, Health Service Executive internal auditors have warned.
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