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In HealthTalks, Dr Rocco Friebel explores the latest developments in health care markets around the world.Together with co-hosts Meskerem Kebede, Tom Hannah and Robin Forrest, the podcast by the Department of Health Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science contributes to an informed and evidence-based discussion of health policy issues for students, academics, policymakers, and anyone else with a general interest in health policy. Each episode discusses a specific, hot problem and explores multifaceted possible solutions. We aim to advance and challenge listeners understanding of health systems and the social, economic, and political contexts in which they operate.

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4. NHS under pressure: finding the right balance between public sector needs and private sector resilience

November 05, 2021 • LSE Department of Health Policy • Season 1 • Episode 4

More than 5 million people are waiting for an elective surgery in the English National Health Service, and it will require innovative arrangements and policies to address patient need.

Dr Michael Anderson from the London School of Economics argues that the independent sector, in other words private providers, could be one piece of the puzzle to get a handle on waiting times.

Host

Dr Rocco Friebel

Guest

Dr Michael Anderson (The London School of Economics and Political Science)

References (Introduction)

Link: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdER5I6_JyY&t=232s)

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Link: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEUHI4GtQR0&t=4s)

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Link: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j15umZb5WA&t=32s)

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Link: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz5dl9fhj7o&t=26s)