Health services in Jersey under review as shortfall looms
"In doing so, I'm aware that questions will be asked about how well we are spending the money that we already get," said Binet. "And this is exactly as it should be.""With that in mind, the team at HCJ has been under considerable pressure from the ministerial team to do everything possible to deliver an efficient, value for money health service with their limited resources, at a time of sharply rising costs in all areas."He said the team at HCJ were reviewing a number of routine elective procedures and treatments which may not represent "best use of the funds available". "This work is ongoing, and the outcomes of the process will be made known as soon as the information is available," he said.
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