❓ Mr. Buswell questions the Minister for Health regarding a 2005 review of radiology services, seeking details on recommendations, endorsements, and implementation. The Minister's response clarifies the review's findings and outlines the responsibilities of Area Health Services and the Statewide Contracting Division.
AnsweredQoN 765Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the Health Department review in conjunction with the Health Supply and Area Health Services into Radiology Services in Western Australia in 2005, and ask -
(1) Can the Minister advise the 13 recommendations from the review?
(2) Has the State Health Executive endorsed the recommendations and when did the endorsement occur?
(3) Which recommendations did the State Health Executive endorse?
(4) Which recommendations did the State Health Executive not endorse and why?
(5) Has the Minister endorsed the recommendation and when did this endorsement occur?
(6) Which recommendations endorsed by the Minister?
(7) Which recommendations were not endorsed by the Minister and why?
(8) Which section of the Health Department is responsible for enacting the recommendations?
(9) Who within this section is responsible for actioning the recommendations?
(10) Which recommendations will be actioned and in which area services?
(11) Which recommendations will not be actioned and in which area services?
(12) Why will these recommendations not be actioned?
(13) What is the anticipated date for each recommendation to be in place?
(14) Which section of the Health Department will be accountable for future contracts -
(a) Radiology; and
(b) Other?
(1) Can the Minister advise the 13 recommendations from the review?
(2) Has the State Health Executive endorsed the recommendations and when did the endorsement occur?
(3) Which recommendations did the State Health Executive endorse?
(4) Which recommendations did the State Health Executive not endorse and why?
(5) Has the Minister endorsed the recommendation and when did this endorsement occur?
(6) Which recommendations endorsed by the Minister?
(7) Which recommendations were not endorsed by the Minister and why?
(8) Which section of the Health Department is responsible for enacting the recommendations?
(9) Who within this section is responsible for actioning the recommendations?
(10) Which recommendations will be actioned and in which area services?
(11) Which recommendations will not be actioned and in which area services?
(12) Why will these recommendations not be actioned?
(13) What is the anticipated date for each recommendation to be in place?
(14) Which section of the Health Department will be accountable for future contracts -
(a) Radiology; and
(b) Other?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
2 May 2006
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
35 days
(b) Other?
- Any and all decisions made by health services regarding the external contracting of specialist medical services must be on the basis of a robust business case, using the approach outlined in the Department's Business Case Development documentation. Innovative service partnerships, consistent with current health policy and strategic directions, should be considered as part of the business case process. - The outsourcing of specialist medical services must be underpinned by an effective risk management strategy. - The current arrangements for the procurement of specialist radiological services of a full public tender process, in line with State Supply Commission requirements and facilitated by HealthSupply WA, should continue. - Health services should consult with State Solicitors Office (SSO) when entering into contracts with external providers. This contact should be made through the Department's Legal & Legislative Services Division. - Every departmental contract must be registered by the Statewide Contracting Division prior to presentation to the external provider for signature. - Every contract must have a designated contract manager who must receive appropriate training. At a minimum, all contract managers should attend the current departmental training course. - To maximise contract performance against the required service deliverables, health services must adopt an active approach to contract management, in line with current departmental policy/business rules. - Radiology contracts must include key performance indicators of wait times based on standard benchmarks. - Radiology contracts must require every nominated radiologist involved in any aspect of the examination reporting process to be registered with the Medical Board of WA and have a valid Health Insurance Commission provider number. - Contracts with external providers must comply with State and Commonwealth legislation. - Appropriate processes including penalties for significant breaches must be in place to maximise compliance with all service deliverables and address all aspects of non-compliance. This should include but not be limited to standard penalty clauses linking payments to key performance indicators, developed by the Department in consultation with SSO and HealthSupply WA. - In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- The outsourcing of specialist medical services must be underpinned by an effective risk management strategy. - The current arrangements for the procurement of specialist radiological services of a full public tender process, in line with State Supply Commission requirements and facilitated by HealthSupply WA, should continue. - Health services should consult with State Solicitors Office (SSO) when entering into contracts with external providers. This contact should be made through the Department's Legal & Legislative Services Division. - Every departmental contract must be registered by the Statewide Contracting Division prior to presentation to the external provider for signature. - Every contract must have a designated contract manager who must receive appropriate training. At a minimum, all contract managers should attend the current departmental training course. - To maximise contract performance against the required service deliverables, health services must adopt an active approach to contract management, in line with current departmental policy/business rules. - Radiology contracts must include key performance indicators of wait times based on standard benchmarks. - Radiology contracts must require every nominated radiologist involved in any aspect of the examination reporting process to be registered with the Medical Board of WA and have a valid Health Insurance Commission provider number. - Contracts with external providers must comply with State and Commonwealth legislation. - Appropriate processes including penalties for significant breaches must be in place to maximise compliance with all service deliverables and address all aspects of non-compliance. This should include but not be limited to standard penalty clauses linking payments to key performance indicators, developed by the Department in consultation with SSO and HealthSupply WA. - In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- The current arrangements for the procurement of specialist radiological services of a full public tender process, in line with State Supply Commission requirements and facilitated by HealthSupply WA, should continue. - Health services should consult with State Solicitors Office (SSO) when entering into contracts with external providers. This contact should be made through the Department's Legal & Legislative Services Division. - Every departmental contract must be registered by the Statewide Contracting Division prior to presentation to the external provider for signature. - Every contract must have a designated contract manager who must receive appropriate training. At a minimum, all contract managers should attend the current departmental training course. - To maximise contract performance against the required service deliverables, health services must adopt an active approach to contract management, in line with current departmental policy/business rules. - Radiology contracts must include key performance indicators of wait times based on standard benchmarks. - Radiology contracts must require every nominated radiologist involved in any aspect of the examination reporting process to be registered with the Medical Board of WA and have a valid Health Insurance Commission provider number. - Contracts with external providers must comply with State and Commonwealth legislation. - Appropriate processes including penalties for significant breaches must be in place to maximise compliance with all service deliverables and address all aspects of non-compliance. This should include but not be limited to standard penalty clauses linking payments to key performance indicators, developed by the Department in consultation with SSO and HealthSupply WA. - In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- Health services should consult with State Solicitors Office (SSO) when entering into contracts with external providers. This contact should be made through the Department's Legal & Legislative Services Division. - Every departmental contract must be registered by the Statewide Contracting Division prior to presentation to the external provider for signature. - Every contract must have a designated contract manager who must receive appropriate training. At a minimum, all contract managers should attend the current departmental training course. - To maximise contract performance against the required service deliverables, health services must adopt an active approach to contract management, in line with current departmental policy/business rules. - Radiology contracts must include key performance indicators of wait times based on standard benchmarks. - Radiology contracts must require every nominated radiologist involved in any aspect of the examination reporting process to be registered with the Medical Board of WA and have a valid Health Insurance Commission provider number. - Contracts with external providers must comply with State and Commonwealth legislation. - Appropriate processes including penalties for significant breaches must be in place to maximise compliance with all service deliverables and address all aspects of non-compliance. This should include but not be limited to standard penalty clauses linking payments to key performance indicators, developed by the Department in consultation with SSO and HealthSupply WA. - In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- Every departmental contract must be registered by the Statewide Contracting Division prior to presentation to the external provider for signature. - Every contract must have a designated contract manager who must receive appropriate training. At a minimum, all contract managers should attend the current departmental training course. - To maximise contract performance against the required service deliverables, health services must adopt an active approach to contract management, in line with current departmental policy/business rules. - Radiology contracts must include key performance indicators of wait times based on standard benchmarks. - Radiology contracts must require every nominated radiologist involved in any aspect of the examination reporting process to be registered with the Medical Board of WA and have a valid Health Insurance Commission provider number. - Contracts with external providers must comply with State and Commonwealth legislation. - Appropriate processes including penalties for significant breaches must be in place to maximise compliance with all service deliverables and address all aspects of non-compliance. This should include but not be limited to standard penalty clauses linking payments to key performance indicators, developed by the Department in consultation with SSO and HealthSupply WA. - In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- Every contract must have a designated contract manager who must receive appropriate training. At a minimum, all contract managers should attend the current departmental training course. - To maximise contract performance against the required service deliverables, health services must adopt an active approach to contract management, in line with current departmental policy/business rules. - Radiology contracts must include key performance indicators of wait times based on standard benchmarks. - Radiology contracts must require every nominated radiologist involved in any aspect of the examination reporting process to be registered with the Medical Board of WA and have a valid Health Insurance Commission provider number. - Contracts with external providers must comply with State and Commonwealth legislation. - Appropriate processes including penalties for significant breaches must be in place to maximise compliance with all service deliverables and address all aspects of non-compliance. This should include but not be limited to standard penalty clauses linking payments to key performance indicators, developed by the Department in consultation with SSO and HealthSupply WA. - In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- To maximise contract performance against the required service deliverables, health services must adopt an active approach to contract management, in line with current departmental policy/business rules. - Radiology contracts must include key performance indicators of wait times based on standard benchmarks. - Radiology contracts must require every nominated radiologist involved in any aspect of the examination reporting process to be registered with the Medical Board of WA and have a valid Health Insurance Commission provider number. - Contracts with external providers must comply with State and Commonwealth legislation. - Appropriate processes including penalties for significant breaches must be in place to maximise compliance with all service deliverables and address all aspects of non-compliance. This should include but not be limited to standard penalty clauses linking payments to key performance indicators, developed by the Department in consultation with SSO and HealthSupply WA. - In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- Radiology contracts must include key performance indicators of wait times based on standard benchmarks. - Radiology contracts must require every nominated radiologist involved in any aspect of the examination reporting process to be registered with the Medical Board of WA and have a valid Health Insurance Commission provider number. - Contracts with external providers must comply with State and Commonwealth legislation. - Appropriate processes including penalties for significant breaches must be in place to maximise compliance with all service deliverables and address all aspects of non-compliance. This should include but not be limited to standard penalty clauses linking payments to key performance indicators, developed by the Department in consultation with SSO and HealthSupply WA. - In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- Radiology contracts must require every nominated radiologist involved in any aspect of the examination reporting process to be registered with the Medical Board of WA and have a valid Health Insurance Commission provider number. - Contracts with external providers must comply with State and Commonwealth legislation. - Appropriate processes including penalties for significant breaches must be in place to maximise compliance with all service deliverables and address all aspects of non-compliance. This should include but not be limited to standard penalty clauses linking payments to key performance indicators, developed by the Department in consultation with SSO and HealthSupply WA. - In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- Contracts with external providers must comply with State and Commonwealth legislation. - Appropriate processes including penalties for significant breaches must be in place to maximise compliance with all service deliverables and address all aspects of non-compliance. This should include but not be limited to standard penalty clauses linking payments to key performance indicators, developed by the Department in consultation with SSO and HealthSupply WA. - In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- Appropriate processes including penalties for significant breaches must be in place to maximise compliance with all service deliverables and address all aspects of non-compliance. This should include but not be limited to standard penalty clauses linking payments to key performance indicators, developed by the Department in consultation with SSO and HealthSupply WA. - In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(b) Area Health Services.
- Any and all decisions made by health services regarding the external contracting of specialist medical services must be on the basis of a robust business case, using the approach outlined in the Department's Business Case Development documentation. Innovative service partnerships, consistent with current health policy and strategic directions, should be considered as part of the business case process. - The outsourcing of specialist medical services must be underpinned by an effective risk management strategy. - The current arrangements for the procurement of specialist radiological services of a full public tender process, in line with State Supply Commission requirements and facilitated by HealthSupply WA, should continue. - Health services should consult with State Solicitors Office (SSO) when entering into contracts with external providers. This contact should be made through the Department's Legal & Legislative Services Division. - Every departmental contract must be registered by the Statewide Contracting Division prior to presentation to the external provider for signature. - Every contract must have a designated contract manager who must receive appropriate training. At a minimum, all contract managers should attend the current departmental training course. - To maximise contract performance against the required service deliverables, health services must adopt an active approach to contract management, in line with current departmental policy/business rules. - Radiology contracts must include key performance indicators of wait times based on standard benchmarks. - Radiology contracts must require every nominated radiologist involved in any aspect of the examination reporting process to be registered with the Medical Board of WA and have a valid Health Insurance Commission provider number. - Contracts with external providers must comply with State and Commonwealth legislation. - Appropriate processes including penalties for significant breaches must be in place to maximise compliance with all service deliverables and address all aspects of non-compliance. This should include but not be limited to standard penalty clauses linking payments to key performance indicators, developed by the Department in consultation with SSO and HealthSupply WA. - In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- The outsourcing of specialist medical services must be underpinned by an effective risk management strategy. - The current arrangements for the procurement of specialist radiological services of a full public tender process, in line with State Supply Commission requirements and facilitated by HealthSupply WA, should continue. - Health services should consult with State Solicitors Office (SSO) when entering into contracts with external providers. This contact should be made through the Department's Legal & Legislative Services Division. - Every departmental contract must be registered by the Statewide Contracting Division prior to presentation to the external provider for signature. - Every contract must have a designated contract manager who must receive appropriate training. At a minimum, all contract managers should attend the current departmental training course. - To maximise contract performance against the required service deliverables, health services must adopt an active approach to contract management, in line with current departmental policy/business rules. - Radiology contracts must include key performance indicators of wait times based on standard benchmarks. - Radiology contracts must require every nominated radiologist involved in any aspect of the examination reporting process to be registered with the Medical Board of WA and have a valid Health Insurance Commission provider number. - Contracts with external providers must comply with State and Commonwealth legislation. - Appropriate processes including penalties for significant breaches must be in place to maximise compliance with all service deliverables and address all aspects of non-compliance. This should include but not be limited to standard penalty clauses linking payments to key performance indicators, developed by the Department in consultation with SSO and HealthSupply WA. - In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- The current arrangements for the procurement of specialist radiological services of a full public tender process, in line with State Supply Commission requirements and facilitated by HealthSupply WA, should continue. - Health services should consult with State Solicitors Office (SSO) when entering into contracts with external providers. This contact should be made through the Department's Legal & Legislative Services Division. - Every departmental contract must be registered by the Statewide Contracting Division prior to presentation to the external provider for signature. - Every contract must have a designated contract manager who must receive appropriate training. At a minimum, all contract managers should attend the current departmental training course. - To maximise contract performance against the required service deliverables, health services must adopt an active approach to contract management, in line with current departmental policy/business rules. - Radiology contracts must include key performance indicators of wait times based on standard benchmarks. - Radiology contracts must require every nominated radiologist involved in any aspect of the examination reporting process to be registered with the Medical Board of WA and have a valid Health Insurance Commission provider number. - Contracts with external providers must comply with State and Commonwealth legislation. - Appropriate processes including penalties for significant breaches must be in place to maximise compliance with all service deliverables and address all aspects of non-compliance. This should include but not be limited to standard penalty clauses linking payments to key performance indicators, developed by the Department in consultation with SSO and HealthSupply WA. - In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- Health services should consult with State Solicitors Office (SSO) when entering into contracts with external providers. This contact should be made through the Department's Legal & Legislative Services Division. - Every departmental contract must be registered by the Statewide Contracting Division prior to presentation to the external provider for signature. - Every contract must have a designated contract manager who must receive appropriate training. At a minimum, all contract managers should attend the current departmental training course. - To maximise contract performance against the required service deliverables, health services must adopt an active approach to contract management, in line with current departmental policy/business rules. - Radiology contracts must include key performance indicators of wait times based on standard benchmarks. - Radiology contracts must require every nominated radiologist involved in any aspect of the examination reporting process to be registered with the Medical Board of WA and have a valid Health Insurance Commission provider number. - Contracts with external providers must comply with State and Commonwealth legislation. - Appropriate processes including penalties for significant breaches must be in place to maximise compliance with all service deliverables and address all aspects of non-compliance. This should include but not be limited to standard penalty clauses linking payments to key performance indicators, developed by the Department in consultation with SSO and HealthSupply WA. - In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- Every departmental contract must be registered by the Statewide Contracting Division prior to presentation to the external provider for signature. - Every contract must have a designated contract manager who must receive appropriate training. At a minimum, all contract managers should attend the current departmental training course. - To maximise contract performance against the required service deliverables, health services must adopt an active approach to contract management, in line with current departmental policy/business rules. - Radiology contracts must include key performance indicators of wait times based on standard benchmarks. - Radiology contracts must require every nominated radiologist involved in any aspect of the examination reporting process to be registered with the Medical Board of WA and have a valid Health Insurance Commission provider number. - Contracts with external providers must comply with State and Commonwealth legislation. - Appropriate processes including penalties for significant breaches must be in place to maximise compliance with all service deliverables and address all aspects of non-compliance. This should include but not be limited to standard penalty clauses linking payments to key performance indicators, developed by the Department in consultation with SSO and HealthSupply WA. - In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- Every contract must have a designated contract manager who must receive appropriate training. At a minimum, all contract managers should attend the current departmental training course. - To maximise contract performance against the required service deliverables, health services must adopt an active approach to contract management, in line with current departmental policy/business rules. - Radiology contracts must include key performance indicators of wait times based on standard benchmarks. - Radiology contracts must require every nominated radiologist involved in any aspect of the examination reporting process to be registered with the Medical Board of WA and have a valid Health Insurance Commission provider number. - Contracts with external providers must comply with State and Commonwealth legislation. - Appropriate processes including penalties for significant breaches must be in place to maximise compliance with all service deliverables and address all aspects of non-compliance. This should include but not be limited to standard penalty clauses linking payments to key performance indicators, developed by the Department in consultation with SSO and HealthSupply WA. - In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- To maximise contract performance against the required service deliverables, health services must adopt an active approach to contract management, in line with current departmental policy/business rules. - Radiology contracts must include key performance indicators of wait times based on standard benchmarks. - Radiology contracts must require every nominated radiologist involved in any aspect of the examination reporting process to be registered with the Medical Board of WA and have a valid Health Insurance Commission provider number. - Contracts with external providers must comply with State and Commonwealth legislation. - Appropriate processes including penalties for significant breaches must be in place to maximise compliance with all service deliverables and address all aspects of non-compliance. This should include but not be limited to standard penalty clauses linking payments to key performance indicators, developed by the Department in consultation with SSO and HealthSupply WA. - In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- Radiology contracts must include key performance indicators of wait times based on standard benchmarks. - Radiology contracts must require every nominated radiologist involved in any aspect of the examination reporting process to be registered with the Medical Board of WA and have a valid Health Insurance Commission provider number. - Contracts with external providers must comply with State and Commonwealth legislation. - Appropriate processes including penalties for significant breaches must be in place to maximise compliance with all service deliverables and address all aspects of non-compliance. This should include but not be limited to standard penalty clauses linking payments to key performance indicators, developed by the Department in consultation with SSO and HealthSupply WA. - In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- Radiology contracts must require every nominated radiologist involved in any aspect of the examination reporting process to be registered with the Medical Board of WA and have a valid Health Insurance Commission provider number. - Contracts with external providers must comply with State and Commonwealth legislation. - Appropriate processes including penalties for significant breaches must be in place to maximise compliance with all service deliverables and address all aspects of non-compliance. This should include but not be limited to standard penalty clauses linking payments to key performance indicators, developed by the Department in consultation with SSO and HealthSupply WA. - In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- Contracts with external providers must comply with State and Commonwealth legislation. - Appropriate processes including penalties for significant breaches must be in place to maximise compliance with all service deliverables and address all aspects of non-compliance. This should include but not be limited to standard penalty clauses linking payments to key performance indicators, developed by the Department in consultation with SSO and HealthSupply WA. - In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- Appropriate processes including penalties for significant breaches must be in place to maximise compliance with all service deliverables and address all aspects of non-compliance. This should include but not be limited to standard penalty clauses linking payments to key performance indicators, developed by the Department in consultation with SSO and HealthSupply WA. - In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- In recognition of the critical role played by equipment and information systems, health services must ensure the arrangements being implemented are consistent with a secure, integrated, network model. - Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- Radiology contracts must require access to all relevant patient activity and financial information necessary to satisfy appropriate audit control. This should include the ability to monitor equipment usage to ensure appropriate access for contracted patients. (2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(2) Yes. At the 14 November 2005 meeting. (3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(3) All. (4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(4) Not applicable (see answer to question 3). (5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(5) No. This was an internal review of current radiology contracts and contracting practices. (6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(6) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(7) Not applicable (see answer to question 5). (8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(8) - Individual Area Heath Services with radiology contracts with external providers. - Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
- Statewide Contracting Division. (9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(9) Respective contract managers. (10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(10) All recommendations. Any and all Area Health Services entering into radiology contracts with external providers. (11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(11) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(12) Not applicable (see answer to question 10). (13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(13) The recommendations can generally only be given effect within future contracts. Thus, dates will vary as a result of existing contracts having differing terms. (14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(14) (a) Area Health Services. (b) Area Health Services.
(b) Area Health Services.
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