Leaks reveal two-thirds of private hospital capacity went unused by NHS – HSJ

Two-thirds of the private sector capacity that was block-purchased by NHS England was left unused over the summer
Unprecedented block contracts in place for almost all the private hospital capacity, thought to be worth around £400m per month
Comes as waiting times for elective care and diagnostic tests have steeply increased
Capacity to carry out chemotherapy treatment was among that not fully used
Insiders blame confusion and communication over contracts, and some argue the contracts were not needed

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