How is the GPCo set up and how long does it take?
Assura is committed to developing long term partnerships with groups of GPs and there are a number of critical steps in the process of developing a GPCo to ensure the process is managed smoothly, and at all stages both parties are happy with the direction the company is taking and the mutual commitment they need to make. Usually before the decision to form a partnership with Assura is made, the GPs in a locality would have received a presentation from Assura explaining what the model is about and how it works. The GPs then need to indicate where practices are likely to join the partnership, and who are the GPs leading the process locally. Although GPs are not required to commit to joining at this stage, it is critical that there is a level of GP engagement and leadership locally to develop the partnership. Assura does not want to partner with groups of GPs who do not see the benefits of forming a GPCo or working with Assura to do so. Assura will then begin a parallel process of develop
