Consider the advantages and disadvantages of operating a purchaser–provider split within a publicly funded health system, and set out a ‘balance sheet’ of these. What conclusions do you draw from this...

Consider the advantages and disadvantages of operating a purchaser–provider split within a publicly funded health system, and set out a ‘balance sheet’ of these. What conclusions do you draw from this assessment? Would you recommend such a split of funding and provision for your own health system? If not, what would you suggest as an alternative approach to planning, funding and assuring the quality of health and health services?