VHI has begun investigating claims for unnecessary hip surgeries at Temple Street and Cappagh hospitals. This follows a report detailing procedures that didn’t meet clinical thresholds, prompting the insurer to review its reimbursement protocols and the medical necessity of these operations.
A recent audit has uncovered alarming concerns over unnecessary hip surgery in Dublin children’s hospitals, with hundreds of cases flagged for urgent review and follow-up.
VHI launches probe into unnecessary hip surgeries in Dublin hospital Private health insurer VHI has begun a review of claims made under its health policies following the recent report issued in respect of hip surgeries at Temple Street and Cappagh. The report, carried...
Audit reveals serious concerns over unnecessary hip surgeries in Dublin children’s hospitals. A recently published audit into developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) surgeries performed on children in Dublin has revealed “grave concerns,” with a...
Portiuncula University Hospital maternity care review The maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe, County Galway, are under heightened scrutiny following the tragic death of another newborn. This incident has triggered a tenth external...
Crying children left without comfort at Wexford Creche Tusla has published its report following an inspection at Discoveryland Creche and Montessori in Wexford town. Inspectors found that babies and toddlers were left to cry for long periods of time as there were not...
RTÉ Investigates: Legal spotlight on Christian Brothers abuse and assets Coleman Legal’s senior Solicitor, Philip Treacy, will appear on the highly anticipated RTÉ Investigates programme tonight Thursday, 1 May, at 9.35 pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, entitled RTÉ...
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