elective surgery
Medical Tourism’s Hidden Toll: How Elective Surgery Abroad Is Driving NHS Costs and What Local Hubs Could Change
In the last 12 months, the NHS has shouldered roughly £200 million in costs tied to complications from patients who pursued elective surgery abroad, a hidden burden that strains an already stretched system. The surge in medical tourism for procedures like knee replacements is prompting hospitals, policymakers, and private operators