Exploring the GP ‘added value’ in commissioning

"In our observation of various meetings, we found a degree of complexity associated with CCG structures and governance arrangements. Unlike PCTs (their immediate predecessor organisations), CCGs are often quite different from one another, with different structures and distribution of responsibilities between the various committees, sub-committees etc. We were often unable to clearly define which body was responsible for which type of decisions and who was a member of a particular body."

Exploring the GP ‘added value’ in commissioning: What works, in what circumstances, and how? Final Report
I McDermott, A Coleman, N Perkins, D Osipovic, C Petsoulas, K Checkland
PRUComm
October 2015

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Assessing the potential for improvement of primary care

"We could largely confirm the hypothesis that a stronger primary care structure is associated with more person-focused care."

Assessing the potential for improvement of primary care in 34 countries: a cross-sectional survey
WLA Schafer, WGW Boerma, AM Murante, HJM Sixma, FG Schellevis, PP Groenewegen
Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 2015, 93:161-168

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Governance challenges for providers in light of the Dalton review

"Any change in organisational structure arises from a strong business case to develop models of care for patient benefit (to improve outcomes, safety or experience), and/or to deliver a more efficient service, providing best value for the taxpayer and potentially releasing funds to reinvest in patient care."

Form follows function: Governance challenges for providers in light of the Dalton review
NHS Confederation
April 2015

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A councillor's guide to the health system in England

"This guide provides:

• a quick introduction to the health and social care system since the reforms of 2012 for all councillors who do not lead on health issues
• a brief outline of the purpose of the reforms and how they are intended to improve health
• a description of the different parts of the health system, national, regional and local their interrelationships with each other and with social care and the wider role of local government"

A councillor's guide to the health system in England
Local Government Association
May 2014

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