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Vertical ICO

08 February 2010

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

This term refers to the joining up of primary and secondary care – the pathway within the NHS.

Its opposite is horizontal care which refers to joined up care with other organisations, primarily local authorities.

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