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News Analysis
David Lynch
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05 Oct 2017
As the IHCA prepares to meet in Limerick for its 29th Annual Conference this weekend, David Lynch previews the key healthcare issues that will occupy delegates
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News Analysis
Minister For Health Simon Harris
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05 Oct 2017
In an exclusive article for the Medical Independent in advance of his address to the IHCA 2017 AGM, Minister for Health Simon Harris highlights key changes being made to improve health services
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News Analysis
Ihca Secretary General Mr Martin Varley
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05 Oct 2017
IHCA Secretary General Mr Martin Varley discusses the key business of the Association during the last year and ongoing challenges for Ireland’s consultant workforce
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News Analysis
Ihca President Dr Tom Ryan
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05 Oct 2017
IHCA President Dr Tom Ryan outlines the major healthcare challenges in Ireland that need to be resolved as a priority
From previous issues
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News Analysis
Niamh Cahill
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25 Sep 2017
As HSE spending on ‘high-tech’ drugs continues to soar, Niamh Cahill investigates reports of an emerging practice whereby hospitals are encouraging inpatients to access expensive medications in the community instead of through hospital pharmacies
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News Analysis
Paul Mulholland
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04 Sep 2017
Paul Mulholland examines a new report assessing acute hospital expenditure
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News Analysis
David Lynch
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04 Sep 2017
Is Sláintecare stuck in the traps or just poised to sprint off? David Lynch delivers a progress report on the ambitious 10-year vision for the health service
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News Analysis
Paul Mulholland
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24 Aug 2017
The HSE’s National Director for Clinical Strategy and Programmes defends a new hospital improvement programme from charges of duplication and wasting resources. Paul Mulholland reports
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News Analysis
Paul Mulholland
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24 Aug 2017
Increased bureaucracy and a long-running failure to deal with remuneration are being blamed for a drop in approved consultant post applications this year. Paul Mulholland reports
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News Analysis
Catherine Reilly
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24 Aug 2017
Catherine Reilly examines the Rotunda Hospital’s recently-adopted strategic plan for the period 2017 to 2021, which outlines a number of priorities, including specialised services for older women hoping to become pregnant
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News Analysis
Paul Mulholland
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20 Jul 2017
Paul Mulholland reports on the recently-published National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 and gathers reaction from steering group Chair Prof John Kennedy and Clinical Lead of Cancer Trials Ireland Prof Bryan Hennessy
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News Analysis
Paul Mulholland
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06 Jul 2017
Paul Mulholland examines the recent update on the implementation of the MacCraith report on medical training and career structures