Clinical Commissioning Group
Clinical Commissioning Group (pronunciation: klin-i-kal kuh-mish-uh-ning groop) is a type of Healthcare organization in the United Kingdom that is responsible for the planning and commissioning of health care services for their local area.
Etymology
The term "Clinical Commissioning Group" is derived from the words "clinical", meaning related to the observation and treatment of actual patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies, "commissioning", which refers to the process of ordering or enlisting services, and "group", indicating a number of individuals or things considered together because of similarities.
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Function
Clinical Commissioning Groups are member-based bodies that are made up of General Practitioners and other healthcare professionals. They are responsible for understanding local health needs, deciding priorities and buying in services to meet those needs. They work with patients and healthcare professionals and in partnership with local communities and local authorities.
History
Clinical Commissioning Groups were created following the Health and Social Care Act 2012, replacing Primary Care Trusts on 1 April 2013. They are overseen by NHS England, also known as the NHS Commissioning Board.
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