The recent proposal for NHS pathology laboratories in England to consolidate into 29 networks has renewed interest in partnership options for pathology laboratories. This ebook, available for free download, provides guidance and tips on how to proceed, based on experience.
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Below is an interesting article available to download on NHS / private pathology partnerships, with a contribution from Magrath Consulting. The article was written by freelance journalist Ann McGauran and first published in the December 2016 / January 2017 LangBuisson journal, Healthcare Markets. It is reproduced here with permission.
The recent letter from NHS Improvement (NHSI) left Trusts in no doubt about the regulator’s expectations for pathology consolidation as part of a series of measures aimed at restoring financial control. All trusts were asked to send a two-page note for pathology services for their sustainability and transformation (STP) footprint to NHSI by 31 July 2016, setting out:
With most Private Patient Units (PPUs) now generating annual revenues ranging from £300k to £1m per bed there has never been a better time to set up a PPU. In this article I explain the options and the regulatory issues to consider when setting up a PPU, including procurement legislation, state aid rule interpretation and competition legislation. The future of pathology services has been a hot topic since the Carter reviews of 2006 and 2008. Modern pathology technology breaks down the traditional demarcations between laboratory disciplines and allows for automation of pre and post analytical processes, but this kind of modern technology requires large scale pathology operations serving more than one hospital and its local GPs. Pathology consolidation has happened across large parts of Europe and in some other continents, leading to some large pathology organisations with state of the art automation, significant purchasing power and expertise. There are now signs that the UK is starting to follow this path. Having recently set up a pathology joint venture in Essex involving two NHS Foundation Trusts and a private sector pathology provider, here are my top tips and issues to consider for anyone thinking of outsourcing pathology or setting up a joint venture. |
Mark Magrath MBAI am a management consultant with 12 years experience as an executive director in an NHS Foundation Trust, including 10 years as Deputy Chief Executive. I only write blogs on projects and assignments that I have personally led. My aim is to write amazing content that combines real world experience with insightful advice. Categories
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