❓ Mr. Buswell questions the government about a review of ultrasound contracts in WA, particularly concerning the South West Area Health Service. The government confirms the review is underway, aiming to improve radiology service contracting and will publish the recommendations.
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(1) Is the Government conducting a review of ultrasound contracts throughout Western Australia?
(2) If not, which health regions contracts will be reviewed?
(3) Is the South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) contract part of this review?
(4) If yes to (1), why is the government conducting a review?
(5) When will the review begin?
(6) How long is it expected to take?
(7) What are the terms of reference for the review?
(8) Who will be conducting the review?
(9) Will the recommendations of the review be made public?
(2) If not, which health regions contracts will be reviewed?
(3) Is the South West Area Health Service (SWAHS) contract part of this review?
(4) If yes to (1), why is the government conducting a review?
(5) When will the review begin?
(6) How long is it expected to take?
(7) What are the terms of reference for the review?
(8) Who will be conducting the review?
(9) Will the recommendations of the review be made public?
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Answered
13 September 2005
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
28 days
(2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. (4) To examine issues or shortcomings with current contract arrangements and to identify appropriate models for future contracting of radiology services. (5) The review has commenced. (6) By the end of 2005. (7) The terms of reference include: · Identify issues and risks associated with the delivery of externally provided diagnostic imaging services in public hospitals, taking into account: - relevant State and Commonwealth policies, legislation and agreements; and - good corporate governance processes and contract management responsibilities and methodologies. · Identify any factors prohibiting the service achieving acceptable clinical outcomes; and · Recommend an appropriate business model for future radiology services, taking into account opportunities for service optimisation and contract rationalisation. (8) The Department of Health and representatives from Area Health Services. An independent interstate Radiologist will be engaged in the next 4-6 weeks to consult with local service providers about issues impacting on service delivery and to provide expert advice to the review team. (9) Yes.
(3) Yes. (4) To examine issues or shortcomings with current contract arrangements and to identify appropriate models for future contracting of radiology services. (5) The review has commenced. (6) By the end of 2005. (7) The terms of reference include: · Identify issues and risks associated with the delivery of externally provided diagnostic imaging services in public hospitals, taking into account: - relevant State and Commonwealth policies, legislation and agreements; and - good corporate governance processes and contract management responsibilities and methodologies. · Identify any factors prohibiting the service achieving acceptable clinical outcomes; and · Recommend an appropriate business model for future radiology services, taking into account opportunities for service optimisation and contract rationalisation. (8) The Department of Health and representatives from Area Health Services. An independent interstate Radiologist will be engaged in the next 4-6 weeks to consult with local service providers about issues impacting on service delivery and to provide expert advice to the review team. (9) Yes.
(4) To examine issues or shortcomings with current contract arrangements and to identify appropriate models for future contracting of radiology services. (5) The review has commenced. (6) By the end of 2005. (7) The terms of reference include: · Identify issues and risks associated with the delivery of externally provided diagnostic imaging services in public hospitals, taking into account: - relevant State and Commonwealth policies, legislation and agreements; and - good corporate governance processes and contract management responsibilities and methodologies. · Identify any factors prohibiting the service achieving acceptable clinical outcomes; and · Recommend an appropriate business model for future radiology services, taking into account opportunities for service optimisation and contract rationalisation. (8) The Department of Health and representatives from Area Health Services. An independent interstate Radiologist will be engaged in the next 4-6 weeks to consult with local service providers about issues impacting on service delivery and to provide expert advice to the review team. (9) Yes.
(5) The review has commenced. (6) By the end of 2005. (7) The terms of reference include: · Identify issues and risks associated with the delivery of externally provided diagnostic imaging services in public hospitals, taking into account: - relevant State and Commonwealth policies, legislation and agreements; and - good corporate governance processes and contract management responsibilities and methodologies. · Identify any factors prohibiting the service achieving acceptable clinical outcomes; and · Recommend an appropriate business model for future radiology services, taking into account opportunities for service optimisation and contract rationalisation. (8) The Department of Health and representatives from Area Health Services. An independent interstate Radiologist will be engaged in the next 4-6 weeks to consult with local service providers about issues impacting on service delivery and to provide expert advice to the review team. (9) Yes.
(6) By the end of 2005. (7) The terms of reference include: · Identify issues and risks associated with the delivery of externally provided diagnostic imaging services in public hospitals, taking into account: - relevant State and Commonwealth policies, legislation and agreements; and - good corporate governance processes and contract management responsibilities and methodologies. · Identify any factors prohibiting the service achieving acceptable clinical outcomes; and · Recommend an appropriate business model for future radiology services, taking into account opportunities for service optimisation and contract rationalisation. (8) The Department of Health and representatives from Area Health Services. An independent interstate Radiologist will be engaged in the next 4-6 weeks to consult with local service providers about issues impacting on service delivery and to provide expert advice to the review team. (9) Yes.
(7) The terms of reference include: · Identify issues and risks associated with the delivery of externally provided diagnostic imaging services in public hospitals, taking into account: - relevant State and Commonwealth policies, legislation and agreements; and - good corporate governance processes and contract management responsibilities and methodologies. · Identify any factors prohibiting the service achieving acceptable clinical outcomes; and · Recommend an appropriate business model for future radiology services, taking into account opportunities for service optimisation and contract rationalisation. (8) The Department of Health and representatives from Area Health Services. An independent interstate Radiologist will be engaged in the next 4-6 weeks to consult with local service providers about issues impacting on service delivery and to provide expert advice to the review team. (9) Yes.
(9) Yes.
(3) Yes. (4) To examine issues or shortcomings with current contract arrangements and to identify appropriate models for future contracting of radiology services. (5) The review has commenced. (6) By the end of 2005. (7) The terms of reference include: · Identify issues and risks associated with the delivery of externally provided diagnostic imaging services in public hospitals, taking into account: - relevant State and Commonwealth policies, legislation and agreements; and - good corporate governance processes and contract management responsibilities and methodologies. · Identify any factors prohibiting the service achieving acceptable clinical outcomes; and · Recommend an appropriate business model for future radiology services, taking into account opportunities for service optimisation and contract rationalisation. (8) The Department of Health and representatives from Area Health Services. An independent interstate Radiologist will be engaged in the next 4-6 weeks to consult with local service providers about issues impacting on service delivery and to provide expert advice to the review team. (9) Yes.
(4) To examine issues or shortcomings with current contract arrangements and to identify appropriate models for future contracting of radiology services. (5) The review has commenced. (6) By the end of 2005. (7) The terms of reference include: · Identify issues and risks associated with the delivery of externally provided diagnostic imaging services in public hospitals, taking into account: - relevant State and Commonwealth policies, legislation and agreements; and - good corporate governance processes and contract management responsibilities and methodologies. · Identify any factors prohibiting the service achieving acceptable clinical outcomes; and · Recommend an appropriate business model for future radiology services, taking into account opportunities for service optimisation and contract rationalisation. (8) The Department of Health and representatives from Area Health Services. An independent interstate Radiologist will be engaged in the next 4-6 weeks to consult with local service providers about issues impacting on service delivery and to provide expert advice to the review team. (9) Yes.
(5) The review has commenced. (6) By the end of 2005. (7) The terms of reference include: · Identify issues and risks associated with the delivery of externally provided diagnostic imaging services in public hospitals, taking into account: - relevant State and Commonwealth policies, legislation and agreements; and - good corporate governance processes and contract management responsibilities and methodologies. · Identify any factors prohibiting the service achieving acceptable clinical outcomes; and · Recommend an appropriate business model for future radiology services, taking into account opportunities for service optimisation and contract rationalisation. (8) The Department of Health and representatives from Area Health Services. An independent interstate Radiologist will be engaged in the next 4-6 weeks to consult with local service providers about issues impacting on service delivery and to provide expert advice to the review team. (9) Yes.
(6) By the end of 2005. (7) The terms of reference include: · Identify issues and risks associated with the delivery of externally provided diagnostic imaging services in public hospitals, taking into account: - relevant State and Commonwealth policies, legislation and agreements; and - good corporate governance processes and contract management responsibilities and methodologies. · Identify any factors prohibiting the service achieving acceptable clinical outcomes; and · Recommend an appropriate business model for future radiology services, taking into account opportunities for service optimisation and contract rationalisation. (8) The Department of Health and representatives from Area Health Services. An independent interstate Radiologist will be engaged in the next 4-6 weeks to consult with local service providers about issues impacting on service delivery and to provide expert advice to the review team. (9) Yes.
(7) The terms of reference include: · Identify issues and risks associated with the delivery of externally provided diagnostic imaging services in public hospitals, taking into account: - relevant State and Commonwealth policies, legislation and agreements; and - good corporate governance processes and contract management responsibilities and methodologies. · Identify any factors prohibiting the service achieving acceptable clinical outcomes; and · Recommend an appropriate business model for future radiology services, taking into account opportunities for service optimisation and contract rationalisation. (8) The Department of Health and representatives from Area Health Services. An independent interstate Radiologist will be engaged in the next 4-6 weeks to consult with local service providers about issues impacting on service delivery and to provide expert advice to the review team. (9) Yes.
(9) Yes.
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