Regional disparities in private healthcare demand continue to dictate business mix for private & voluntary (independent sector) hospitals operating in the UK. In London, private healthcare spending grew strongly in 2013 and 2014 as international funding grew rapidly and self-pay demand was strong. Meanwhile, in the rest of the UK more modest private self-pay increases, and a real contraction in medical cover payouts were compensated by continued strong growth in NHS business.
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