Some surgical procedures are looking likely to stop being funded as Rishi Sunak looks to fill 'fiscal black hole' of £50 billion.
The NHS could stop funding certain surgical procedures soon in an attempt to crack down on "wasteful" spending.
In the past, these cust-cutting efforts haven't been effective, according to the Express. The proposed cuts fit into a bigger discussion within the Tory government as Rishi Sunak attempts to find cash for its "fiscal black hole" of up to £50 billion in public finances. Speaking to the Daily Telegraph, Prof Sir Stephen said the service aims to give patients "the most effective treatments possible at an affordable price for taxpayers".Top Health Stories Today Professor Powis said medical experts have already cracked down on "medications and interventions that are of low value for patients and take money away from the public purse".
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