Review of models of integrated care contracts

Contracting for integrated health and social care: a critical review of four models by Jenny Billings  and Esther de Weger

Journal of Integrated Care, Vol. 23(3) pp.153 – 175

• A description and critical account of four models of contracting, namely Accountable Care Organisations, the Alliance Model, the Lead Provider/Prime Contractor Model, and Outcomes-based Commissioning and Contracting.
• The review conlcudes that:  “further research is required to determine the most effective approach for integrated care contracting.”
• Abstract (Contact your local NHS Library for a full copy of this article)