Competition-Based Reform of the National Health Service in England: A One-Way Street?
International Journal of Health Services, Vol. 42, No. 2, pp. 213-217, 2012
5 Pages Posted: 15 Mar 2012
Date Written: 2012
Abstract
The Conservative-led government in the United Kingdom is embarking on massive changes to the National Health Service in England. These changes will create a competitive market in both purchasing and provision. Although the opposition Labour Party has stated its intention to repeal the legislation when it regains power, this may be difficult because of provisions of competition law derived from international treaties. Yet there is an alternative, illustrated by the decision of the devolved Scottish government to rejectcompetitive markets in health care.
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