"So far the NHS is meeting the
challenge of maintaining strong finances in a period of austerity.
It is clear, however, that parts of the service are under
strain.
"For value for money to be delivered in future,
two things are required: firstly, careful management of the risks
created by transition to a new commissioning model; and, secondly a
coherent and transparent financial support mechanism which outlines
when trusts should be supported, or allowed to
fail."
Amyas Morse, head of the National Audit Office, 5
July 2012
