PubMed · 12092065
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Baard-Christian Schem. 2002-03-20. [Cooperation between competitors?].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12092065/
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The government's proposals for a new fixed-price market could mean that many trusts will make significant losses. Policy must balance the need to protect some trusts from the effects of fixed prices with the desire for financial incentives with 'bite'. The basis on which prices are struck is crucial. Quality will need careful monitoring.
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Franchising is most appropriate to services which can be simply defined. Introducing it to the NHS will raise issues about accountability. Those taking on franchises may feel they need more freedom than is currently available. The scope for franchising in the NHS seems limited.