Starmer's NHS elective reform plan aims to treat 92% of patients within 18 weeks by spring 2029, contrast to current 60% success rate.
The CDCs, designed to enhance diagnostic access, will operate 12 hours a day to alleviate pressure on hospitals, yet current utilization rates reflect slower-than-expected progress.
More surgical hubs will open to handle common operations, further emphasizing the need for efficient frameworks in addressing NHS waiting lists and improving care delivery.
Experts highlight that while initiatives like CDCs are beneficial, they are not robust enough to substantially reduce NHS waiting lists without broader support.
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