Sector
Internal audit for healthcare and primary care providers
Controls, procedures and governance support for GP practices, clinics and healthcare providers.
The challenges
What healthcare and primary care providers tell us
Healthcare providers balance complex income streams, high payroll costs and demanding governance expectations. Clear procedures and reliable controls protect income, reduce errors and support good leadership.
For practices and healthcare providers, strong controls over income, payroll and purchasing protect funding and reduce the risk of loss. Clear procedures and governance also make it easier to manage partnership changes, mergers and growth.
- Complex income streamsMaking sure all income is claimed, received and recorded.
- Payroll and staffing costsLarge payroll and locum costs that need strong controls.
- Partnership governanceClear decision-making and accountability among partners and managers.
- Documented proceduresConsistent processes across teams and sites.
How we help
Services for healthcare and primary care providers
Internal Controls Reviews
Reviews of income, payroll and purchasing controls.
View service →Policies, Procedures & SOPs
Procedures and SOPs for finance and administration.
View service →Governance & Risk Management
Governance and risk frameworks for partners and boards.
View service →Fraud Risk Management
Fraud risk assessments for healthcare settings.
View service →Where internal audit focuses
Typical audit plan areas
Every plan is built from your own risk register, but these areas come up most often in this sector.
- Income claims and reconciliation
- Payroll and locum costs
- Purchasing
- Partnership governance
- Finance and administration procedures
Frequently asked questions
Can you help GP practices with financial controls?
Yes. We review how income is claimed and reconciled, payroll and locum controls, purchasing, and partnership governance, and document procedures for practice teams.
Do you work with GP practices?
Yes. We help practices review financial controls, document procedures and strengthen governance.
Can you review our income controls?
Yes. We test whether income is fully claimed, received and reconciled.
Talk to us about your organisation
Book a free 20-minute call to discuss your priorities.