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NHS to expand use of private sector to tackle waits - BBC News

(2 days ago) WebHealth correspondent. The use of the private sector to tackle the NHS backlog in England is to be expanded, the government says. Ministers say they want to …

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-66319064

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Britons turn to private healthcare as NHS crisis worsens - Financial …

(3 days ago) WebI was in horrific pain and the NHS wasn’t there for me,” she said. One in 10 Britons made use of private healthcare before the pandemic, according to figures from …

https://www.ft.com/content/a62f6a1e-d742-4bc0-93b3-dde86dd56e03

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NHS waits: More people feeling forced into private healthcare

(2 days ago) WebThe pandemic has been the most significant challenge the NHS has faced in its 73-year history, and as in many health care systems across the world, the …

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-58680153

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NHS to expand use of private sector to tackle waits - BBC

(Just Now) WebLabour's shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said the government should have acted sooner to make more use of the private sector. "Patients face record waiting …

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-66319064

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NHS waits: More people feeling forced into private healthcare - BBC

(Just Now) WebThe pandemic has been the most significant challenge the NHS has faced in its 73-year history, and as in many health care systems across the world, the …

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-58680153

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NHS waits force patients to pay for private ops - BBC …

(2 days ago) WebHealth correspondent. Long NHS waiting times appear to be pushing people into paying thousands of pounds for private treatment. There were 69,000 self-funded treatments in the UK in the final

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-62042465

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New report recommends sharing private healthcare data with NHS …

(4 days ago) WebNotes for editors. The Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) believes that transparency and data enable better care for patients. PHIN is an …

https://digital.nhs.uk/news/2022/new-report-recommends-sharing-private-healthcare-data-with-nhs-to-boost-safety-for-patients

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Britain embraces private health care as NHS creaks

(8 days ago) WebFor decades, the National Health Service has driven the UK's reputation for world-leading medical care, drawing patients from overseas who sought private treatment from its consultants and the …

https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/uk-news/2023/05/30/britain-embraces-private-health-care-as-nhs-creaks/

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NHS: GP says private care can help cut waiting lists - BBC

(2 days ago) WebNHS: GP says private care can help cut waiting lists. 8 January 2024. By Dafydd Morgan,BBC News. BBC. Dr Beth Howells believe private healthcare services …

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67912939

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Pandemic has accelerated demand for private healthcare - The …

(Just Now) WebMore UK adults are seeking private healthcare as poor access to care exacerbated by the pandemic threatens to create a two tier system, a report has …

https://www.bmj.com/content/376/bmj.o566

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Private health: is it worth it? - Which? News

(9 days ago) WebPost-pandemic, there's been a jump in patients turning to the private sector in the wake of long NHS waiting times. According to the Private Healthcare Information …

https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/private-health-is-it-worth-it-aZVlM1g7rTBP

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Private healthcare in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

(Just Now) WebThe UK private healthcare market was forecast to grow from $11.8bn in 2017 to $13.8bn by the end of 2023. [10] A 40% increase in private hospital capacity in London is …

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_healthcare_in_the_United_Kingdom

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Private health spending in the UK up nearly 9% in 2023

(1 days ago) WebPeople in the UK spent a record £32bn on mostly private health care last year – up from £29.8bn in 2022. That included £8.6bn on medicines, vitamins, and …

https://www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2024/05/02/private-health-spending-uk/

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Health inequalities: the unintended consequences of private …

(9 days ago) WebThe Health Foundation also underscores this in its report on waiting for NHS hospital care. 5 Notably, it reveals that following the pandemic, ophthalmology treatment …

https://publishing.rcseng.ac.uk/doi/10.1308/rcsbull.2023.95

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NHS patients in England turn to private healthcare - Yahoo …

(4 days ago) WebNHS difficulties has seen patients across England opt to go private. NHS difficulties has seen s pending on private health surge to £2.5 billion to an all-time high …

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/nhs-patients-england-turn-private-105446349.html

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Best private health insurance 2024 - Which?

(7 days ago) WebPrivate hospitals can offer nicer rooms and extras, and skipping the long NHS wait lists can be a big relief if you need treatment fast. Paying for private …

https://www.which.co.uk/money/insurance/health-insurance/get-the-best-private-health-insurance-a2BPc9a7R62E

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6 questions to ask before taking out private medical insurance

(2 days ago) WebPrivate hospital admissions saw a 7% increase between January and September 2023 compared with the same period in 2022, according to the latest data …

https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/6-questions-to-ask-before-taking-out-private-medical-insurance-aa8j19A6msNN

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Pros and cons of universal health care The Week

(5 days ago) WebAn "unhappy mix" of long waiting times, staff shortages and strained budgets is "fuelling a boom in demand for private health care" in the UK. A "fundamental shift" is …

https://theweek.com/health/pros-and-cons-of-universal-health-care

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Private hospital paid millions by NHS has history of poor care

(2 days ago) WebA private mental health hospital used by the NHS has been sanctioned by the service’s safety watchdog, which warned it has had a “history” of substandard care. …

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/cygnet-health-care-hospital-wyke-nhs-b2538702.html

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PMIs should set out limitations to customers, says ratings agency

(5 days ago) WebSince then, she has tracked the key trends in independent healthcare from the advent of patient choice and the emerging NHS market to multi-million pound flotations …

https://www.laingbuissonnews.com/healthcare-markets-content/pmis-should-set-out-limitations-to-customers-says-ratings-agency/

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HCA Healthcare UK to open two women’s health centres

(2 days ago) Web2nd May 2024. HCA Healthcare UK has announced an £18m investment in two new outpatient centres dedicated to women’s healthcare. Both centres will deliver …

https://www.laingbuissonnews.com/healthcare-markets-content/hca-healthcare-uk-to-open-two-womens-health-centres/

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Scotland's health minister told 'NHS is not coping, GPs are - Sky …

(3 days ago) WebScotland's health minister told 'NHS is not coping, GPs are struggling and primary care on its knees' Neil Gray came under questioning amid reports that the …

https://news.sky.com/story/scotlands-health-minister-told-nhs-is-not-coping-gps-are-struggling-and-primary-care-on-its-knees-13126257

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Spire Healthcare: Death of NHS-funded private patient raises …

(8 days ago) WebSpire Healthcare, which runs 39 private hospitals across the UK, is one of the biggest private hospital chains. All surgery, wherever it's carried out, comes with some risk and …

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68717086

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Walmart to shut all health clinics in US over lack of profitability

(6 days ago) WebWalmart (WMT.N) said on Tuesday it will close all 51 of its health clinics and shut its virtual health care operations, saying it could not see it as a sustainable …

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/walmart-close-51-us-health-centers-2024-04-30/

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South Africa Healthcare Sector Report 2024: Local and …

(6 days ago) WebDublin, May 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "The Healthcare Sector in South Africa 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The …

https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/south-africa-healthcare-sector-report-074900692.html

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Israeli Private Eye Arrested in UK Over Alleged Hacking for US PR …

(4 days ago) WebUS News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news …

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-05-02/israeli-private-eye-arrested-in-uk-over-alleged-hacking-for-us-pr-firm

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ITV News' Rageh Omar Gets Medical Care After Becoming Unwell …

(7 days ago) WebApril 27, 2024 12:47am. ITV News anchor Rageh Omaar ITV News. UK news presenter Rageh Omaar is receiving medical care after becoming unwell live on air, ITV …

https://deadline.com/2024/04/itv-news-rageh-omar-receiving-medical-care-after-becoming-unwell-live-on-air-1235897210/

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Study finds private equity expanding to mental health facilities

(7 days ago) WebThe finding, published today in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, appears to reflect a growing trend across medicine as private equity firms acquire medical practices with …

https://news.ohsu.edu/2024/05/01/study-finds-private-equity-expanding-to-mental-health-facilities

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Private health firms in England to receive up to £525m to fight …

(9 days ago) WebPrivate hospital operators including Spire Healthcare and Circle Health will receive between £225m and £525m from NHS England under a deal struck this week to …

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jan/13/private-health-firms-england-fight-omicron-surge-hospital-operators-services-nhs

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Young girls in the UK drinking, smoking and vaping more than boys

(Just Now) WebAt the age of 11, England tops the global chart, with 34% of girls and 35% of boys saying they have drunk alcohol. By 13, some 57% of girls and 50% of boys in …

https://www.itv.com/news/2024-04-25/young-girls-in-the-uk-drinking-smoking-and-vaping-more-than-boys

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Gross Domestic Product, First Quarter 2024 (Advance Estimate)

(8 days ago) WebReal gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 1.6 percent in the first quarter of 2024 (table 1), according to the "advance" estimate …

https://www.bea.gov/news/2024/gross-domestic-product-first-quarter-2024-advance-estimate

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Walmart Closes Health Centers, Telehealth Unit Over Rising Costs

(4 days ago) WebWalmart Inc. is abandoning its plan to build out a network of low-cost health clinics due to escalating costs and reimbursement challenges. The retailer announced …

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-30/walmart-closes-health-centers-telehealth-unit-over-rising-costs

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