A new inquiry on commissioning is to be launched in September by The Commons Health Committee.
Following on from last year’s review into the matter, MPs have identified ten new terms of reference.
These include clinical engagement in commissioning, accountability for commissioning decisions and transitional arrangements.
Focus will also be placed on the government’s commitment to NHS growth and the impact of the £20bn planned efficiency cuts.
The new inquiry has been driven by the recent White Paper proposals on commissioning. A Health Committee statement said: “The coalition has made it clear that, like its predecessor, it regards more empowered and more effective commissioning as the key to successful delivery of its objectives for the NHS.
“The new health committee has therefore decided to follow up the work of its predecessor by holding an inquiry into how the new government intends to resolve the issues which have undermined the effectiveness of commissioning in the NHS.”
An invitation to submit written evidence for the new inquiry, which is likely to be published in November, has been issued by the committee.
The review aims to contribute to the proposed White Paper reforms.
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