Podcast – James Gransby & Robert McCartney – Navigating GP contract changes

The General Practice Podcast

Listen in as we welcome back experts James Gransby from RSM UK and Robert McCartney from Hempsons for an insightful analysis of the upcoming 24/25 GP contract changes and the associated financial pressures. They tackle the stark realities practices are facing, including the modest wage increases and low inflation rate adjustments set against a backdrop of historical underfunding. They examine potential cost savings, opportunities for service expansion, and the balance between growth and maintaining a strong practice culture. Join us to also highlight the success of organic mergers and the concept of 'soft mergers' as a means to foster collaboration while preserving individual practice identity.

Introduction (00:09)

Reactions to the 24/25 contract.. (00:33)

Percentages used.. (01:42)

What’s new? (03:31)

Continuity of care (04:37)

Financial pressure on individual practices (05:35)

Section 96 (06:24)

Point of no return.. (07:01)

Funding during COVID.. (07:40)

Do practices need to merge? (08:54)

Economies of scale.. (14:15)

The need for a plan.. (15:10)

When does it become too big? (16:40)

Thinking about a merger? (19:01)

Merging organically.. (21:05)

Soft merging (23:12)

Getting in touch.. (23:52)

Contact Robert via email here & James via email here.

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