With a projected reduction of 40% in management costs compared with PCTs, Clinical Commissioning Groups will need to work smarter. Online management systems will have a key part to play in achieving that, both pre- and post-authorisation.

CIRIS for Commissioning is the state-of-the-art solution for governance, risk and compliance in commissioning. Delivered as a service over the Internet, it can be accessed securely from any PC with an internet connection.

• Manage all phases of the transition from pathfinder to authorisation
• Manage all aspects of commissioning, including risk and decommissioning existing services
• Manage relationships with member practices, partner agencies and the National Commissioning Board
• Manage consultations, compliance with the NHS constitution and information governance obligations
• Develop leading edge service pathways and deliver the QIPP agenda
• Set up robust finance systems
• Develop long term strategies to ensure continuous improvement in services