NHS National Tariff Payment System 2015/16 consultation

"Monitor and NHS England’s long-term aim is to develop a transparent, flexible and accountable NHS payment system that rewards good-quality, efficient care that delivers the best possible outcomes for patients.

The proposed changes to the 2015/16 National Tariff Payment System are designed to help maintain financial discipline while promoting quality high-quality care for patients in tough economic conditions.

Healthcare providers and commissioners are encouraged to respond to these proposals in order to influence the final national tariff which will be published later in the year."
Access the consultation documents here.

How can the NHS payment system do more for patients?

"Part One of this document gives the context for this discussion and Part Two describes the development of the NHS payment system to date. Some early ideas on how to design a payment system for the longer term are set out in Part Three for discussion with the sector, with a view to publishing a long-term strategy incorporating stakeholders’ contributions by the end of the year."

How can the NHS payment system do more for patients? A discussion paper
Monitor, NHS England
May 2013

Read more here.

The response form for this discussion paper is available here.