"Those who wish to provide health insurance in Kentucky," he said, "may not discriminate against any willing provider."

The battle to defend choice ought to include protection for the providers willing to put their jobs and lives on the line.

"Any willing provider" simply means that a health plan may not exclude a provider who meets quality standards and accepts the plan's fee.

The employment minister Chris Grayling has stated he is willing to sack a prime provider that abuses its "big society" partners.

Adding "any willing provider" - i.e. private provision will only add a layer of profit to the system which will inevitably make it more expensive.

You incorrectly label this provision as an "any willing provider" provision.

All patients to have the choice of "any willing provider".

Guarantees of this type are known as "any willing provider" laws.

About half the states have enacted similar laws, known as "any willing provider" laws.

Under that cover, Cameron spurs on the public tumbrel with his calls for "any willing provider" to take over virtually any public service.