Vertical integration of general practices with acute hospitals in England: rapid impact evaluation

• Main Authors: Sidhu Manbinder (Author), Saunders Catherine L (Author), Davies Charlotte (Author), McKenna Gemma (Author), Wu Frances (Author), Litchfield Ian (Author), Olumogba Fifi (Author), Sussex Jon (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: NIHR Journals Library, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Vertical integration means merging organisations that operate at different stages along the patient pathway. We focus on acute hospitals running primary care medical practices. Evidence is scarce concerning the impact on use of health-care services and patient experience. Objectives To as...