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Serious concerns have been raised by the auditor general over the finances of the NHS in Wales after three health boards failed to balance their books. Serious concerns have been raised by the auditor general over the finances of the NHS in Wales after three health boards plunged £60m into the red.
Cardiff and Vale, Hywel Dda, and Powys Teaching health boards each overspent by almost £20m by the end of the tax year. Cardiff and Vale, Hywel Dda, and Powys Teaching health boards each overspent by almost £20m by April 2014.
In previous years the Welsh government has given health boards cash help to avoid going into the red. In previous years the Welsh government has given cash help to health boards who fail to balance the books.
Health Minister Mark Drakeford said the overspend must be addressed. But Health Minister Mark Drakeford said he would not continue to do this in the future.
"Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has a robust and approved plan going forward and the Welsh government is continuing to work with Hywel Dda University Health Board to ensure they develop robust plans to improve service and financial planning for the future," he added."Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has a robust and approved plan going forward and the Welsh government is continuing to work with Hywel Dda University Health Board to ensure they develop robust plans to improve service and financial planning for the future," he added.
Mr Drakeford warned as part of the new arrangements he would not continue to provide additional funding to organisations which do not have "robust plans" in place and continue to incur deficits.
The auditor general also found four health boards, Aneurin Bevan, Betsi Cadwaldr, Hywel Dda and Powys, have not yet had their three year budget plans approved.
A spokesman for the Powys board said it had made significant savings over the last few years and would continue to do so.
"We will continue to work with the Welsh government to find a long-term sustainable solution to our financial pressures while continuing to meet the health needs of the population of Powys," he added.