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Private hospitals threaten to refuse NHS patients in row over costs

Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to reduce NHS waiting lists may fail as private hospitals threaten to withdraw over cost concerns.
Around one million NHS appointments may be canceled if private providers pull out.
NHS England's proposal to cap treatment funding is described as 'completely unworkable.'
NHS payments must be 'transparent and fair' to encourage more treatments.

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Private hospitals threaten to refuse NHS patients as Labour's plan to cut waiting lists hits wall in row over costs

Labour's plan to cut waiting lists by sending patients to private hospitals has hit a stumbling block amid threats to refuse NHS patients in a clash over costs.

16 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

Labour’s plan to use private sector to cut NHS waiting lists at risk of collapse

NHS England plans to cap the amount each private provider can be paid in 2025-2026 in an attempt to control costs

1 day ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Times

Private hospitals threaten to refuse NHS patients in row over costs

NHS England has announced plans to cap the total amount each provider can be paid, which the independent sector says makes the government deal unworkable

1 day ago·United Kingdom

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easterneye.biz

Private hospitals warn of withdrawing NHS treatment over cost cap

Private hospitals have warned they may stop treating NHS patients due to a proposed cost cap by NHS England, raising concerns over delays in reducing waiting lists.The NHS had agreed to pay private hospitals a fixed price per patient to increase treatment capacity. However, NHS England plans to introduce a cap on total payments in 2025-26 to control costs while requiring private hospitals to continue accepting referrals.David Hare, chief executi…

13 hours ago

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