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There is no clear answer when it comes to the ‘ideal’ PCN setup, as it is all very much dependent on an individual spectrum of factors including (and not limited to) population size, numbers of employees, local health needs and priorities, financial setup, and more. With workload becoming ever more complex and demand continuing to grow for general practice services, is incorporation the answer when we are seeking to establish a safe and sustainable structures for the managing partners and their employees, going forwards? Luckily, DR Solicitors own Managing Partner Nils Christiansen features in this week’s podcast episode and guides us expertly through, not only the minefield of incorporation, but offers practical advice on safeguarding and streamlining the PCN as a business entity.
Introduction (0:09)
The PCN issues which are on Nils’ radar at present (0:18)
The Practice Agreement (0:59)
Establishing a sustainable PCN model (2:10)
Discounting the lead practice model? (3:38)
Benefits of incorporation – risk management (4:49)
Other advantages of incorporation (5:38)
Addressing issues of parity (7:31)
When PCNs incorporate, does this affect the fabric of wider general practice? (8:51)
What’s the actual process for incorporation? (10:46)
Can we leverage our existing governance frameworks to make the process smoother? (21:50)
Additional admin burden (14:10)
Implications on the financial flows and resources (15:27)
Employment liabilities (17:46)
Transfer of employees into a new entity (20:09)
NHS Pensions (22:01)
Data on the numbers of PCNs who are incorporating (22:36)
Finding out more (24:37)
If you have more specific questions on any aspect of incorporation and your existing PCN setup, you can visit the DR Solicitors website here, telephone them on 01483 511555, or email Nils at n.christiansen@drsolicitors.com
There are just a couple of spaces up for grabs on our new, online PCN Plus programme and the deadline for sign-ups is this week! Aimed at new PCN Clinical Directors, and experienced PCN Managers, and featuring a team of experts, we will be delivering training and advise on all the need to knows, including (and not limited to); establishment of a PCN vision, communications, managing finances and workforce, and preparations for integrated care systems. If you are interested in learning more, or you’re keen to confirm your space now, please visit our dedicated webpage or you can contact Ben for further information.
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