dental patient charges
| Authority | Department of Health and Social Care |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2018-06-15 |
| Outcome | All information sent |
| Outcome date | 2018-07-04 |
| Case ID | 499637 |
Summary
The requester asked for the total amount of patient charges deducted from dentists' scheduled payments for the financial years 2015/2016, 2016/2017, and 2017/2018. The Department of Health and Social Care provided the specific total figures for each of these years in full compliance with the request.
Key Facts
- The request was received on 15 June 2018 and responded to on 4 July 2018.
- The authority confirmed that patient charges are deducted from dentists' scheduled payments monthly.
- Total patient charges deducted in 2015/2016 were £801,617.64.
- Total patient charges deducted in 2016/2017 were £890,747.70.
- Total patient charges deducted in 2017/2018 were £930,455.60.
Data Disclosed
- 2015/2016
- 2016/2017
- 2017/2018
- £801,617.64
- £890,747.70
- £930,455.60
- 2018-06-15
- 2018-07-04
- 499637
Original Request
When dentists submit claim forms for dental treatment, patient charges, where appropriate are deducted from the dentists' scheduled payments each month. For the financial years 2015/2016, 2016/2017 and 2017/2018, please confirm the amount of patient charges deducted from the dentists' schedules. I do not require the figures per dentist or per practice, I am only asking for the total figures per year deducted from the dentists' schedules.
Data Tables (1)
| Financial Year | Total Amount of Patient Charges Deducted |
|---|---|
| 2015/2016 | £801,617.64 |
| 2016/2017 | £890,747.70 |
| 2017/2018 | £930,455.60 |
Full Response Text
Chief Executive: Malcolm Couch Freedom of Information Team DHSC Digital Cronk Coar Strang IM4 4RJ
(01624) 642621 dhsc@foi.gov.im Website: www.gov.im/dhsc
Our ref: 499637 4 July 2018
Dear ###
We write further to your request which was received on 15 June 2018 and which states:
"When dentists submit claim forms for dental treatment, patient charges, where appropriate are deducted from the dentists' scheduled payments each month. For the financial years 2015/2016, 2016/2017 and 2017/2018, please confirm the amount of patient charges deducted from the dentists' schedules. I do not require the figures per dentist or per practice, I am only asking for the total figures per year deducted from the dentists' schedules."
We are pleased to be able to provide a response to your request with the answer to your question: The table below shows the amount of patient charges deducted from the dentists’ schedules for the financial years 2015/2016, 2016/2017 and 2017/2018:- Financial Year Total Amount of Patient Charges Deducted 2015/2016 £801,617.64 2016/2017 £890,747.70 2017/2018 £930,455.60 Please quote the reference number 499637 in any future communications.
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