HSE wants €80m finance system

Finance reform is the highest non-clinical priority of the HSE, with the current systems making it difficult to get a single definitive view of the cash-strapped organisation’s financial position, IMT reports. “The existing financial management infrastructure needs investment to support the current operational structures and does not have the capacity to support the reform of the health system and is not considered fit for purpose, “ the HSE has stated, citing independent reports by Ogden and PA Consulting Group during 2012, which identified specific areas of weakness that need to be addressed. On Monday, the Executive closed the receipt of…