NHS “requires a fundamental rethink”, says IEA policy expert
16 January 2023
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Matthew Lesh writes for The Times
IEA Head of Public Policy Matthew Lesh has written for The Times arguing that those who can pay for healthcare should do so.
Matthew wrote:
“The UK is almost unique in providing healthcare entirely free. Most developed nations, including Sweden, Finland and Norway, have some form of cost-sharing with patients.
“Reform would move the UK towards the successful insurance-based models used across Europe, which give patients a greater choice and provide better healthcare outcomes while still ensuring universal access to care.”
The full article can be read here.
Matthew wrote:
“The UK is almost unique in providing healthcare entirely free. Most developed nations, including Sweden, Finland and Norway, have some form of cost-sharing with patients.
“Reform would move the UK towards the successful insurance-based models used across Europe, which give patients a greater choice and provide better healthcare outcomes while still ensuring universal access to care.”
The full article can be read here.
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