NHS England has asked systems to ensure their financial plans break even this year – but this is easier said than done when many face deficits of over £100m.
This week, we discuss why systems are pushing back and how this could play out.
Also, the latest race equality data has been published and we analyse what it says about leadership diversity in NHS trusts.
Featuring Henry Anderson, Annabelle Collins and Nick Kituno.
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