A Conversation with David Clark

General practice has long known that reform was coming. What is now becoming clearer is not just that change is inevitable – but where the pressure will land when it does.

We recently shared an article looking at The Future of General Practice: Reform, Risk and the Decisions That Will Matter Most. Read the article here. 

Matthew sits down with David Clark, Executive Partner in the Southwest to discuss his thoughts on this.

Watch the full episode here on our YouTube channel

Timings:

00:09 Introductions

00:48 Why is reform in general practice inevitable

04:18 Are the current models in Primary Care outdated?

07:32 Looking at the Carr Hill formular

13:12 The potential impact on Practice funding

17:52 How can changes be applied to both large and small practices?

21:04 How can practices mitigate risk?

24:20 How do you find the headspace to consider your approach

28:32 How different approaches to change may look

31:42 How important is it to have someone business oriented in the practice?

37:25 How can you future proof your practice?

44:10 Potential issues with the same format for all practices

47:32 Final thoughts on how to protect yourself and mitigate risk