Broadcast on 27th November 2006, the Dispatches programme titled “Britains Healthcare Lottery” raised a number of concerns and issues levied at the region variations within the National Health Service.
A study into public attitude of the NHS has revealed that many Britons underestimate the cost of treatment they receive. Legal & General asked more than 5,000 people to estimate the cost of six common medical procedures, including cataract removal, varicose vein treatment, hernia repair, hip and knee replacements and heart bypass.
BUPA Insurance announced in October 2005 a series of “Initiatives”, which if implemented could change the face of independent practice in the UK. These will involve speciality tendering (i.e. for clinical services) with the first important step being a tendering process for MRI scans.
The results of this bid have just been announced. Other measures under consideration include an increased involvement by BUPA Insurance into clinical aspects of care with detailed Care Plans produced by and American Company called “Millimans” but “anglicised” for the UK market. There is a new schedule of coding for operative and other procedures with specific lengths of stay for many conditions.
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