GP at Hand Digital Approach Helps Patients and the NHS | Letter | Society

Authors who have expressed concerns about the impact of Babylon GP on the Hand (Letters, May 31) have neglected to mention many essential facts.

NHS England said that if patients moved, their funding evolved with them – while Hammersmith and Fulham's Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) claimed it was paid and patients would not be at a disadvantage. . Anyone who reads the entire independent report, rather than looking for facts, will see that it is explicitly stated that generalist patients "Patients were previously enrolled in a large number of CCGs and other practices. This indicates that the impact on a singular practice or CCG would be minimal. "

The same report shows that 50,000 people have a GP on hand because they can not get the care they need elsewhere, and being with us meant nearly 2,000 A & E visits in just six months compared to new patients from other London practices.

GP at hand does not take money from other practices by having younger patients. All NHS GP clinics are paid according to the Carr-Hill formula. It weights the payments according to the age of the patient, bad and other factors. The amount varies from less than £ 35 per man aged 15 to 44 to over £ 190 for each person over 85.

Our digital approach first will save the NHS money because quick access every hour of the day prevents patients from being diagnosed and treated without delay. And we provide this ongoing care while we are only paid for one-third of those hours. That's why University Hospitals Birmingham has asked us to help him reduce the unsustainable pressure on his appointments for emergencies and outpatient appointments.

Administrative systems must not hinder patient care. We need a modern financial system that works for people who choose digital care first. This is essential to ensure that the NHS remains accessible to all.
Dr. Kultar Garcha
Clinical Manager, Babylon GP at your fingertipsand one GP at West London
Dr. Matthew Noble
British medical director, Babylon GP at handand one General practitioner in a city center

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