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The pros and cons of UK health system Presentation to the Region 11 Symposium 29 th January 2008 Mark Knight Chief Exec

The pros and cons of UK health system Presentation to the Region 11 Symposium 29 th January 2008 Mark Knight Chief Executive, HFMA - UK. the voice of healthcare finance…. GREETINGS FROM UK - HFMA. the voice of healthcare finance…. England 50,431,700 Scotland 5,094,800 Wales

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The pros and cons of UK health system Presentation to the Region 11 Symposium 29 th January 2008 Mark Knight Chief Exec

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  1. The pros and cons of UK health systemPresentation to the Region 11 Symposium29th January 2008Mark KnightChief Executive, HFMA - UK the voice of healthcare finance…

  2. GREETINGS FROM UK - HFMA the voice of healthcare finance…

  3. England 50,431,700 Scotland 5,094,800 Wales 2,958,600 Northern Ireland 1,724,400 Total: 60,209,500 United Kingdom - population

  4. Spending Increases Average real-terms growth in the spending of the NHS is set to reach 9.5%. the voice of healthcare finance…

  5. Health Expenditure NHS second largest Government spending programme. UK health spending is to rise to around 9.4% of GDP by 2007-08. However it still leaves the UK short of current spending levels in France (9.6%), Germany (10.7%) and way behind the USA (>15%). the voice of healthcare finance…

  6. What’s included and what’s not! 1. Primary Care2. Secondary Care3. Tertiary Care4. Accident and Emergency5. Prescription benefits6. Elderly care7. Dental, optical care and other services the voice of healthcare finance…

  7. The Pros of the system 1.Free universal access based on need and not ability to pay as enshrined in Health Act 19482.Peace of mind for the citizen - no problem with whether you’re covered3.Planning and co-ordination advantages4.Low management costs5. Cash limited system provides incentive for good financial discipline6. Clear focus on addressing inequality7.Networking and organisational benefits for staff the voice of healthcare finance…

  8. The cons of the system 1. Waiting (more perception than reality)2. Political meddling3. Hidden cost to the citizen – higher taxation4. Access to the very latest technology/ investing in new technology5. Zipcode problems the voice of healthcare finance…

  9. Thanks for listening Mark.knight@hfma.org.uk the voice of healthcare finance…

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