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Provider

08 February 2010

Practical Commissioning's Jargon Buster explains the meaning of the term 'Provider'.

Providers of services come in many forms in the NHS.

The biggest are acute trusts but some NHS services are provided by private companies, voluntary organisations, social enterprises or GP-led limited companies.

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