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from www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Chancellor announces 22.6bn cash injection for health service in budget

The NHS will receive a £22.6bn funding boost aiming to improve care and reduce waiting lists, but experts warn patients may not see immediate benefits.

Private healthcare boom fuelled by NHS waiting lists

The UK's private healthcare market value reached £12.4 billion due to NHS waiting list pressures.
NHS spending on private healthcare increased significantly to alleviate care backlogs.

Chancellor announces 22.6bn cash injection for health service in budget

The NHS will receive a £22.6bn funding boost aiming to improve care and reduce waiting lists, but experts warn patients may not see immediate benefits.

Private healthcare boom fuelled by NHS waiting lists

The UK's private healthcare market value reached £12.4 billion due to NHS waiting list pressures.
NHS spending on private healthcare increased significantly to alleviate care backlogs.
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Scottish ministers mismanaging NHS', say opposition, as huge hourly rates revealed

Scottish opposition leaders criticize NHS management due to excessive spending on temporary psychiatrists, calling for better recruitment and retention strategies.

South east London spends least amount of money on prescriptions in England

Prescription spending differs across regions, influenced by demographic factors and healthcare choices.
London's unique population significantly lowers prescription costs compared to the national average.

Depression too often gets deemed 'hard to treat' when medication falls short

Depression treatment requires a variety of approaches
Increased depression during COVID-19 led to mental health challenges

Despite their prevalence, arthritis, neck, and back pain receive few research dollars - Harvard Gazette

Musculoskeletal diseases are a leading cause of disability and healthcare spending in the U.S.
Federal funding for musculoskeletal diseases is significantly lower than the disease burden suggests.

What to know as weight-loss drugs get popular in the U.S.

Obesity drugs like Ozempic are in high demand in the US, with the market predicted to exceed $150 billion a year within a decade.
The boom in demand for these drugs raises concerns about long-term health effects and increased healthcare spending.
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Big Profits in Caring for the Elderly

The United States spends significantly more on healthcare per person than any other country.
The main reason for high healthcare costs in the US is the high prices for all forms of care.

Why it's so tough to reduce unnecessary medical care

The U.S. spends large amounts of money on healthcare that does not benefit patients.
Colorado spent $134 million last year on low-value care.
The structure of the U.S. healthcare system makes it difficult to reduce waste.

Big Profits in Caring for the Elderly

The United States spends significantly more on healthcare per person than any other country.
The main reason for high healthcare costs in the US is the high prices for all forms of care.

Why it's so tough to reduce unnecessary medical care

The U.S. spends large amounts of money on healthcare that does not benefit patients.
Colorado spent $134 million last year on low-value care.
The structure of the U.S. healthcare system makes it difficult to reduce waste.
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U.S. health care costs still higher than rest of the world

Healthcare costs in the US have decreased slightly but are projected to rise significantly by 2031.
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