This report analyses the contractual mechanisms of NHSE’s £2bn+ deal with the private hospital sector during COVID, building on our 2021 report ‘For Whose Benefit’ using newly obtained activity data and the contracts themselves.
Read MoreThis analysis maps the network of joint venture businesses between NHS medical consultants and private healthcare companies.
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In this piece for LSE Politics & Policy, David explains how flaws in the presentation of data on NHS expenditure prevent policymakers from having a clear understanding of where money within the system is going.
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This report analyses the financing structure of the new Private Finance 2 scheme and finds that it is likely to increase costs to the NHS. Restructuring the balance of debt and risk capital would increase the rate of return to private investors by 15% compared to the original Private Finance Initiative.
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Circle’s lawsuit against an NHS CCG illustrates the flaws in financially comparing private and NHS providers.
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This report raises questions about the capacity of the NHS to handle the increasing outsourcing of its services to the private sector and its ability to ensure that services provided by the private sector under contract with the NHS are safe, effective and value for money.
Read MoreNick Taylor surveys the impact of outsourcing welfare programmes, and Marianna Fotaki considers the lessons for the NHS
Read MoreProfessor Mark Button and Dr Martin Tunley examine whether there is enough action on fraud.
Read MoreSome important articles related to PFI in the UK.
Read MoreHave lessons been learnt from patient safety lapses amongst private healthcare providers?
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