A think tank called 'Reform' has brought out a report calling for a new type of healthcare system. I quote:
"""""Analysis in a new report by Reform suggests that the best performing health services have two key characteristics - universal cover and the use of insurance incentives. Insurance incentives are responsible for achieving greater value and a focus on prevention. Most importantly, as a result of defining individual entitlements, they are capable of empowering service users by giving them real control over their healthcare.
The report proposes a new model of healthcare, a National Health Protection System, which draws on the successful elements of international systems while retaining the key strength of our current system, universality. The new system would see every individual spend a tax-funded premium of £2,000 per year (the amount the Government currently spends per head a year on the NHS) on a Health Protection Provider of their choice. Individuals would be able to choose who was responsible for looking after their health.
The model will lead to de-politicisation of the health service, with the role of government being transformed from a provider of services to a regulator. This fits in with the Conservative ideas around the need for an independent NHS board. Other essential elements would be access to high quality information on health conditions and outcomes, and the development of a supplementary insurance market to cover rare drugs and luxury items.""""""""""
It sound like an interesting way forward. One thing is certain, the present NHS is not delivering, despite a huge increase in cash proving that throwing money at something does not solve its problems.
if anyone is interested then you can find out more on
www.reform.co.uk