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Is anyone else amazed by the cock-up regarding our new self administered
vaccine claims system.
In short as a result of "PATIENTS NOT PAPER" discussions between the GMSC
and the DHS we have a system which takes my manager 3-4 hours p. month
compared with 20 mins per month before.
I complained bitterly to the LMC about the GMSC/DHS deal and got a letter
back from a GMSC rep saying that the DHS had misunderstood/misrepresented
what had been agreed and were jolly cross. Gosh, they were so cross that
some of them might even learn how to negotiate on our behalves in future!!
Every time our representatives meet the government, I steel myself for a
cut in fees (see night payments) an increase in workload (see new
contract 1990 and no doubt 1996/7) or a general disaster(see vaccine
reimbursement).
Now what we need is a full-time professional negotiating team who take
advice from our representatives. Our representatives are certainly good
doctors but are not up to dealing with the wolves of the DHS who are
having them and us for dinner.
If anyone else is upset by the new claims system please blitz the DHS and
GMSC to help get your views heard.
DR Leonard Peter MB BS MRCGP DCH DRCOG
The Medical Centre
45 Enderley Rd
Harrow Weald
Harrow, Middx, HA3 5HF
Tel 0181 863 3333
Fax 0181 863 8941
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