Does hospital competition reduce rates of patient harm in the English NHS?

Does hospital competition reduce rates of patient harm in the English NHS? Competition and Markets Authority - Previous hospital mergers have reduced the number of distinct organisations offering publicly funded and provided care in the English National Health Service, reducing choice and between-hospital competition in some areas. This working paper tests the impact of variation in concentration on a new quality indicator: the prevalence of patient harm from falls, pressure ulcers, blood clots and urinary tract infections.  King's Fund - Health Management And Policy Alert