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The Multifund and outcome research

M F D'Souza1

  • 1Unit of General Practice NHLI, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, UK.

International Journal of Epidemiology
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
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UK health reforms introduced fundholding general practitioners (GPs), potentially impacting National Health Service (NHS) equity. The Kingston and Richmond Multifund aims to ensure equitable care for all patients through a GP-led cooperative model.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Policy and Management
  • Primary Care
  • Healthcare Economics

Background:

  • UK health reforms enabled fundholding general practitioners (GPs) to manage secondary care budgets.
  • Concerns arose regarding potential inequities in the National Health Service (NHS) due to fundholding advantages.
  • The Kingston and Richmond (K&R) Multifund was established as a large-scale GP cooperative to address these concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the formation and aims of the K&R Multifund, a large GP cooperative.
  • To assess the Multifund's strategy for maintaining equity and clinical integrity within the NHS.
  • To advocate for GP-led Multifund systems supported by outcome evidence.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the organizational structure and stated goals of the K&R Multifund.

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  • Review of the Multifund's approach to managing a significant healthcare budget (£32.6 million per annum).
  • Inclusion of a brief evaluation based on Multifund members' perceptions.

    • Main Results:

    • The K&R Multifund operates as a professional cooperative for fundholding GPs.
    • It manages approximately 20% of local public healthcare funds.
    • Multifund members perceive the organization as largely successful in meeting its aims.

    Conclusions:

    • GP-led Multifund systems can potentially preserve and enhance the NHS.
    • The Multifund model aims to eliminate discrimination between patients of different practitioners.
    • Evidence-based outcomes are crucial for the success of GP-led healthcare initiatives.