Britain's Hidden Epidemic: When Rising Demand Meets Unchecked Privatization The latest data on ADHD and autism costs in England should serve as a stark warning to policymakers, healthcare leaders, and anyone who cares about the future of public services.
The NHS Alliance's report highlights a perfect storm of rising demand, lack of capacity, and unchecked privatization that is pushing healthcare budgets to the breaking point.
At the heart of this crisis lies the patients' right to choose, which, while intended to increase competition and drive innovation, has had an unintended consequence: it has opened floodgates for unregulated providers.