May 4th saw a really interesting breakfast seminar at the Kings Fund on choice and competition in the NHS. There were three very interesting presentations and then reactions from the floor. The whole experience demonstrated what deep trouble the Government is in with its reform programme. It’s only been a year and they have completely lost the initiative (and the plot).
The three speakers made some good measured points about the specific extent to which competition could add value for the NHS. I have done my best to summarise their arguments.
