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<p>A fee-for-service payment system, where each individual element of care is charged
for separately, does not operate in the National Health Service in England. Generally,
acute services are paid for on the basis of complete spells in hospital. With the
exception of some high cost drugs and devices, this includes the costs of all devices,
diagnostics and any other costs associated with the care whilst in hospital.</p><p>
</p><p>NHS England is exploring new ways of managing payment for health apps, including
a consideration of outcome based payment models.</p>
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