GMS Reforms 2011
Background The EU/IMF programme provides for the introduction of legislative changes to remove restrictions to trade and competition in sheltered sectors by the end of the 3rd quarter in 2011. This includes the elimination of restrictions on General Practitioners (GPs) wishing to obtain contracts to treat public patients under the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme. GMS contract and entry arrangements The contract between an individual GP and the Health Service Executive (HSE) is based on an Agreement concluded between the […]