The Health and Care Bill: six key questions

In this long read, the King’s Fund attempts to respond to some of the most frequently asked questions circulating so far, responding to the Bill as it was first published.

SPS commentary:

The following questions are addressed:

  • What will the new system look like?
  • Is the Bill a top–down reorganisation?
  • Will the Bill lead to greater involvement of the private sector in delivering and planning clinical services?
  • Will the Bill enable ministers to interfere in the day-to-day running of the NHS?Where will the power lie within ICSs?
  • Will the Bill make any difference to patients?
  • Will the Bill place the health and care system on the right footing to tackle the big challenges it currently faces?

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