Little evidence that integrated care initiatives deliver
A report produced by the Nuffield Trust and Age UK concludes that there are very few signs that integrated and … Read more
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Former NHS England and hospital boss to lead integration firm
A former hospital boss and NHS England director has been appointed the chief executive of the UK arm of international … Read more
Campaign group wins right to appeal ACO ruling
Full story in HSJ, 17 August 2018 The Court of Appeal has granted a campaign group permission to appeal a … Read more
Leading health system will not become ‘full’ ICS this year
Full story in the HSJ, 24 April 2018 A leading health system will not become a “fully operational” integrated care … Read more
NHS England faces legal challenges to plans for health overhaul
Full story at The Guardian 23 April 2018 NHS England faces a legal challenge to its plans to overhaul how the … Read more
NHS and council staff to strike over new care model
Full story in the HSJ, 18 April 2018 Staff affected by a vanguard new care model in Greater Manchester have … Read more
Deep concerns about the ACO contract remain unaddressed
Full article in The HSJ, 3 April 2018 Government policy on Accountable Care Organisations remains confused and confusing. The Health … Read more
Aspiring ACO will not ‘fully integrate’ vast majority of its GPs
Full story in The HSJ, 22 March 2018 The “vast majority” of GPs are expected to choose “partial” rather than “full” integration … Read more
Cornwall Council drops plans for an ACS
Full story in Cornish Stuff, 1 March 2018 Cornwall Council will reject and abandon plans to establish an Accountable Care … Read more
GPC chair warns: Don’t give up practice contracts for ACOs
GPC chair warns: Don’t give up practice contracts for ACOs Full story at GP Online 17th January 2018 The BMA’s … Read more