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Lord Darzi has recently published his interim report 'Our NHS, Our Future.' The review of the NHS is aimed at delivering better patient services including the reduction of waiting times and focus on improving outcomes in cancer and cardiovascular disease. Full document available here. Details of 'better value healthcare indicators' are available from NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement website.

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