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Primary Care Networks All the details for registering your PCN GP contractors across England have been holding their breath awaiting the launch of the Primary Care Network Directed Enhanced Service contract (DES) following the announcement of the 2019/20 GP contract changes in January. With the launch of the DES, the required Network Agreement and supporting guidance on 29 March 2019, many will be asking “what…

The following briefing has been created in partnership with our expert legal partner Mills & Reeve. Primary Care Networks: What you need to know GP contractors across England have been holding their breath awaiting the launch of the Primary Care Network Directed Enhanced Service contract (DES) following the announcement of the 2019/20 GP contract changes in January. With the launch of the DES, the required…

Practice Merger Guidance This comprehensive guidance document advises on the key aspects to take into account when considering or undertaking a practice merger. It outlines the advantages and disadvantages of merging, as well as how to manage the contractual and regulatory aspects. If you are considering a practice merger, it is essential that you seek expert legal advice from the outset. BMA Law can provide…

Practice mergers: legal considerations Understanding the specific legal points involved in a merger. Practice mergers are a considerable undertaking, and require a lot of preparation work by all parties. Laying the groundwork early on can help to protect you from problems that may arise during the process. As part of this, there are a number of legal points that must be addressed. This short guidance…

Practice Mergers - Practical Considerations This short guidance document focuses on the specific practical aspects involved in a merger. It outlines the top five six things you should consider when embarking on a practice merger. If you are considering a practice merger, it is essential that you seek expert legal advice from the outset. BMA Law can provide a full range of follow-up services, such…

Legal aspects of collaborative working Understanding the legal differences between mergers and federations. Do you know the difference between mergers, super-partnerships and federations? Each comes with their own unique legal challenges, which should be carefully reviewed before you enter into any new agreement. This short slide presentation assesses the core considerations associated with collaborative working to help you understand the differences fully. Download the presentation…

Super partnerships: could they benefit you? The key things to explore before entering into a super partnership With the drive to encourage GP Practices to work more collaboratively, we have seen the emergence of so-called ‘super partnerships’. As a business model, a super partnership describes a situation where multiple practices have agreed to merge and/or work together whilst retaining the traditional partnership model.   If…

Alliance arrangements What you need to know before you enter into an alliance arrangement. Alliance agreements allow practices to benefit from the economies of scale that mergers or super partnerships offer, without compromising their practice's autonomy. As with any similar arrangement, you should prepare carefully and enter into a contractual agreement. This ensures that each party knows what is expected of them, and expectations are…