The Policy and Politics of Healthcare Corporatisation

This research article examines the impact of the 2008 financial crisis on healthcare corporatisation in the English NHS. It analyzes changes in management responsibilization and market practices, revealing how fiscal austerity influenced NHS reforms. The findings contribute to the New Politics of the Welfare State theories, highlighting the complexities of systemic retrenchment in health systems. Published in Social Science and Medicine, this study provides valuable insights for policymakers and