Healthcare groups: an alternative to merger-mania?

There is a growing consensus that acute NHS trusts in particular, are about to enter a new phase of organisational consolidation.  This NHS confederation briefing summarises key learning from those who have already had involvement in developing healthcare groups and considers what might be done to take the concept further.
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