Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 32
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Paragraph: 126
We have previously recommended that Care Quality Commission ratings include an assessment of the progress...
Conclusion
We have previously recommended that Care Quality Commission ratings include an assessment of the progress ICBs make on the integration of information technology between primary care, secondary care, and the social care sector. We repeat this recommendation here. Although the CQC is an independent body, we believe that including the delivery of integrated care and the effective use of technology within the domains it inspects would encourage further progress on integration.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government agrees on the importance of integrated care and the effective use of technology. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is an independent body, and it is for them to determine what is included in their ratings. However, the Government will work with the CQC to ensure that they are aware of the importance of integrated care and the effective use of technology.