Collaboration, not competition, is key to tackling healthcare challenges

Health and Social Care Committee publishes report on the NHS Long-Term Plan: legislative proposals

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http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/health-and-social-care-committee/news/nhs-legislative-proposals-report-published-17-19/http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/health-and-social-care-committee/news/nhs-legislative-proposals-report-published-17-19/
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Monday, June 24, 2019
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National Health Service, NHS Scotland, Health, Decades, Health and Social Care Act, NHS Constitution for England
Summary
Key Points: 
  • The Committee believes that collaboration, rather than competition, is a better way for the NHS and the wider health and care system to respond to today's challenges.
  • Competition rules add costs and complexities, without corresponding benefits for patients and taxpayers in return.
  • However, the NHS should not become a monopoly as this would not be in the best interests of patients.
  • The Report also recommends that the law should rule out non-statutory providers holding an Integrated Care Provider (ICP) contract.
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