24 April 2012

Objectives of the NHS Commissioning Board


Strategic objectives for NHS Commissioning Board Authority
DH, 23 April 2012

  • According to a letter from the Health Secretary to the NHS Commissioning Board Authority the Department of Health will hold the Authority to account for its performance against four strategic objectives, relating to:
    • transferring power to local organisations
    • establishing the commissioning landscape
    • developing specific commissioning and financial management capabilities
    • developing excellent relationships.
  • According to the HSJ the letter follows concern the NHSCB may attempt to retain more control over CCGs than intended by the health secretary.