Hewitt report into NHS England urges beefed-up powers for top local leaders
An official report on how to improve the quality of healthcare in England has recommended beefed-up powers for high-performing local health leaders and a reduction in national targets.
The government-commissioned report, published on Tuesday, examined the role of “integrated care systems”, statutory bodies that bring together health authorities, local government and the voluntary sector to plan and fund healthcare.
This story originally appeared on: Financial Times - Author:Sarah Neville