How NHS managers feel about their own reforms... ' The changes are not delivering the goods' JILL PALMER THE Government's cash-before-care NHS shake-up has come under fire from sickened hospital managers. The men in dark suits put in charge of the changes don't like their new look health service. Most health chiefs believe the reforms have gone too far and too fast according to a report published yesterday. The survey of district managers who are responsible for buying health care for the people in their area by the National Association of Health Authorities and Trusts showed that: FEWER than half support the system of opt-out hospitals. ONE in three does not think the market-style NHS is necessary. MORE than half say the new system imposes excessive administrative work. AND two thirds complain that underfunding is still a major problem. Critics of the reforms reacted sharply last night. Labour party health spokesman David Blunkett said the report showed the Government's failure to address health care problems in its NHS overhaul. Attacked' The changes are simply
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