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Star ratings under fire
News Article 23 January 2004
The government's star ratings system is misleading patients over which hospitals are performing best, according to research published on Friday.
Problems ahead for foundation hospitals
Press Review 21 January 2004
Families seek compensation for body part 'theft'
Press Review 19 January 2004
Milburn accused over local hospital rating
News Article 18 December 2003
Alan Milburn has been accused of fixing the ratings of a hospital serving his and the prime minister's constituencies.
Foundation hospitals watchdog to check trusts' books
News Article 4 December 2003
The new financial regulator for foundation hospitals has promised to check the books of all self-governing trusts before they are granted autonomy in April next year.
Retail chief to regulate foundation trusts
Press Review 4 December 2003
Reid doubles foundation hospitals
Press Review 26 November 2003
Reid announces next wave of foundation trusts
News Article 25 November 2003
The health secretary has confirmed which NHS trusts will be the next to achieve foundation status.
Majority slashed on hospitals vote
Press Review 20 November 2003
Hospital vote: The hardcore rebels
News Article 20 November 2003
A full list of the Labour MPs who voted against the government on the issue of foundation hospitals during both Commons divisions last night.
PM facing knife-edge hospitals vote
Press Review 19 November 2003
Reid vows to overturn Lords defeat
News Article 7 November 2003
The health secretary has vowed to overturn a Lords defeat on his flagship foundation hospitals plan.
