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Stockholm’s plan to reduce patient choice may increase queues and private pay

The government of the region of Stockholm in Sweden wants to reduce the choice of health care providers patients currently enjoy in secondary care. The government says the move will save money, but private providers are concerned it will be damaging to patient access and efficiency, and could force more people to take out private insurance.
June 16, 2023

Ribera CEO positive about Alzira future

Last week we reported how the result of the recent elections in Valencia means the Alzira model may yet survive in Spain. We speak to the CEO of the hospital group which pioneered that model to see what he thinks might happen next.
June 5, 2023

Valencian elections hint at the resurrection of Alzira

The leftist government of Valencia has been routed in regional elections. Could this mean a restoration of the out-of-favour Alzira model of public-private partnership (PPP) hospitals? HBI speak to a consultant source to find out more.
June 2, 2023

UK outsourcing gets bi-partisan support

Outsourcing to the for-profit sector will become an increasing fact of life in the UK. The two major parties agree it’s necessary to reduce the record-breaking elective care waiting list. A detailed report has already been prepared and is ready for publication, yet HBI understands the long awaited Outsourcing Taskforce plan is set to be released in dribs and drabs. HBI investigates.
May 26, 2023

Fighting back against brain drain

Western Europe is becoming increasingly dependent on importing talent to address its workforce crisis, but there are signs of resistance to the brain drain. With Nigeria looking to introduce a mandatory domestic five-year service for all doctors, HBI speaks to a global workforce expert to see if this kind of pushback could have any lasting impact.
May 26, 2023

China’s new elderly care guidance will create opportunities

China has announced guidance for all provinces to establish a basic elderly care system by the year 2025, according to state-run news channel Xinhua. As the government works to address the impending demographic crisis born largely out of the country's 'one-child policy', HBI speaks to two experts from global strategy firm L.E.K. Consulting to learn more.
May 25, 2023

WHO warnings of AI in healthcare

In a report published this week by the UN agency, the WHO has raised concerns about the patient safety and potential risks associated with the use of AI language platforms simulating human interactions in healthcare. Public health experts are also calling for a pause on developments until regulations have caught up.
May 19, 2023
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