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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