The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the UK has recently drafted a 10-Year Health Plan that places Integrated Health Organisations (IHOs) at its core. This plan signifies a radical reform in the structure and governance of the NHS, aiming to shift care from hospitals to communities, leverage technology, and prioritise prevention.

When talking with patients – particularly those with multiple, complicated medical issues – it often doesn’t take very long to hear about...