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Author:: Raftery, James, Health Economics Facility (Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham), McLeod, Hugh, and King's Fund
Publication date:: 1999
Abstract:: This report summarises the hospital activity analysis for two types of first-wave total purchasing pilots (TPPs), 'commissioner' TPPs and 'co-purchaser' TPPs. The main objective of the analysis was to compare changes in hospital activity, in the areas for which TPPs had objectives, with those of comparators. The authors conclude that: ...

Author:: Wyke, Sally, Killoran, Amanda, Malbon, Gill, Mays, Nicholas, King's Fund, and Goodwin, Nick
Publication date:: 1999
Abstract:: This working paper from the second year of TPPs makes the following key findings: larger TPPs are becoming high achievers; a group of TPPs (43 per cent) improved their performance over two years, about a quarter remained at the same level and about a third dropped out; a greater proportion ...

Author:: Lee, John, Donnan, Stuart, King's Fund, National Primary Care Research and Development Centre (University of Manchester), Gask, Linda, and Roland, Martin
Publication date:: 1999
Abstract:: This report describes the evaluation of total purchasing and extended purchasing sites with an interest in mental health services. A consistent objective of these sites was the improvement of communication and information flows between primary and secondary care. The priority was the development of services for people with common mental ...

Author:: King's Fund, Abbott, Stephen, Goodwin, Nick, Killoran, Amanda, Mays, Nicholas, Wyke, Sally, and Malbon, Gill
Publication date:: 1999
Abstract:: This report aims to describe the ways in which the structure, role and impact of TPPs may be instructive to PCGs. Practical illustrations are used to demonstrate how particular changes in services were achieved in the context of local conditions, providing useful examples for PCGs. English PCGs are the main ...

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