NHS England and Improvement (NHSE/I) have launched the formal consultation on changes to the national tariff payment system (NTPS) and standard contract for 2022/23. NHSE/I’s proposals for the next financial year aim to provide a transition out of the COVID-19 block payment arrangements to more long-term approaches to promoting integration. NHS Providers will be responding formally to the consultation surveys for the NTPS and standard contract. The deadline for feedback is 28 January.

Our briefing highlights the key points from the consultation.