Why the NHS needs more transparency in benchmarking to truly drive better services

Tape measure, ruler, measuring

The NHS brand provides an assurance of quality, but the benchmarking process is murky and doesn’t allow for comparison with independent care providers - calling into doubt whether benchmarking currently can really be a useful tool for measuring performance, says Patrick Carter.

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