Mike O'Brien on the new QOF

11 November 2009

Health minister Mike O'Brien warns that tough new QOF targets will be used to save money.

He says the government's focus will be on making efficiency savings through improved quality of care, and he warns PCTs against '1980s-style' slash and burn policies.

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