Amanda Pritchard is stepping down as NHS England’s CEO at the end of next month, while Wes Streeting embarks on a massive reorganisation of the centre.
This week we cover the reaction to this news, what lies in store for NHSE and who will be steering it through this significant change.
Also – an update on some top appointments at the Care Quality Commission.
With Alastair McLellan, Dave West and Annabelle Collins.
Send views and questions to annabelle.collins@hsj.co.uk.
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