Out of sight: understanding the hidden impact of cataract outsourcing on NHS finances

This report finds that, over the past four years, there has a been a significant increase in the number of NHS funded cataract operations in England which have been provided by private for-profit companies. This briefing note analyses the impact of this development on the finances of the NHS. It examines the percentage of the NHS budget on cataract provision which is being spent in the for-profit private sector and how this has changed over time. It also looks at changes in the percentage of the overall NHS ophthalmology budget which is being spent on cataract provision and the impact on the resources available for other types of eye care.ReportCHPI - publications
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: NHS finance Source Type: news