Under the terms of the Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) contracts, providers may not undergo a change of control without the NHS's prior authorization.
Cllr Hymas criticized the takeover at St Ann's Road Surgery as secretive, emphasizing the need for local health bosses to ensure the GP is run in the interests of patients rather than profit.
Standards at St Ann's Road Surgery allegedly fell after Centene took ownership in 2021, leading to patient dissatisfaction due to issues such as a lack of GP appointments, failing safety measures, and high staff turnover.
A report revealed a 20,000 shortfall of appointments at St Ann's as of April 2023, raising concerns about the impact of ownership changes on patient access and care quality.
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