The contracting NHS – can the NHS handle the outsourcing of clinical services?

CHPI Research Team | April 19, 2015 | Reports


This report raises questions about the capacity of the NHS to handle the increasing outsourcing of its services to the private sector and its ability to ensure that services provided by the private sector under contract with the NHS are safe, effective and value for money.

The contracting NHS – can the NHS handle the outsourcing of clinical services?

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