HSE reforms will give real value for money

YOUR recent editorial and feature on the health services (August 5) makes a number of important points in relation to the compelling need not so much for ‘reform’ (which is now jaded of any meaning) as a fundamental rethinking of how to rebuild a health service that is truly accessible to all and adequately reflects the expertise and commitment of all those involved in delivering care.

I wish to add a word or two on the specific issue of the HSE’s financial systems to which reference was made.

As an independent member of an advisory group appointed by the HSE to look at some of the key issues in this field — and speaking in a purely personal capacity — a number of points should be made.