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Of the many suspicions surrounding the government's NHS changes in England, none has loomed larger than the fear of privatisation.
Critics warn big multinationals will be able to cherry-pick the most profitable services - destabilising the rest of the NHS.
But private companies say they can improve the health service, bringing innovation and efficiency.
Opinions remain deeply divided over the likely impact of the NHS changes, which come into force next week.
Last year Virgin Care won a ?500m contract to run community health services in Surrey for five years.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21887554
Critics warn big multinationals will be able to cherry-pick the most profitable services - destabilising the rest of the NHS.
But private companies say they can improve the health service, bringing innovation and efficiency.
Opinions remain deeply divided over the likely impact of the NHS changes, which come into force next week.
Last year Virgin Care won a ?500m contract to run community health services in Surrey for five years.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21887554