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Chancellor signals bigger role for patient choice

Jeremy Hunt has signalled a bigger role for patient choice in the government’s attempts to drive down NHS waits and tackle the elective backlog. In...

Hill Dickinson and health science network launch sustainability support programme

Health and life sciences law firm Hill Dickinson and Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) have joined forces to launch a series...

Lack of clarity around funding constraining use of independent sector for NHS electives

Complex funding mechanisms and ongoing uncertainty over future allocations are hampering plans to channel more NHS elective activity into the independent sector. NHS England (NHSE)...

‘Serious risk’ elective recovery targets won’t be met, says NAO

The government faces ‘a monumental challenge’ to fix NHS backlogs and there is a ‘serious risk it will not succeed with plans to reduce...

WPA adds new features to digital option

WPA has redesigned its WPA Health app to make it more intuitive for customers and provide greater levels of information and functionality. WPA Health is...

The Regenerative Clinic launches athlete service in JV with RRMG

The Regenerative Clinic is launching a joint venture with Rogers Regenerative Medical Group (RRMG) to offer treatments for elite and amateur athletes. RRMG founder Dr...

IHPN calls on Barclay to take urgent action as one-year waits climb

The Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) has called on the new Health and Social Care Secretary to get a grip of the growing crisis...

Just 15% of employers offer health benefits to all

Research by national intermediary Partners& has found that just one in seven employers provide private health benefits for their entire workforce despite growing dissatisfaction...

Bupa launches ‘inclusive health’ propositions for large corporates

Bupa UK Insurance has launched a package of ‘Inclusive Health’ propositions for its large corporate customers designed to support the diverse needs of the workforce. The...

IHPN reports on progress against net zero targets

The Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) has published a new report setting out the sector’s progress to date on reducing carbon emissions. A voluntary, industry...