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Boosting NHS productivity could save 20,600 lives annually

Boosting NHS productivity could save 20,600 lives annually

Up to 20,600 annual fatalities could be prevented within the NHS using its existing financial resources, according to a new report from the Health Foundation think tank. On average, individuals might also gain an additional 2.5 to 4.5 years of healthy life. Improving productivity could also deliver £33 billion in annual savings for the NHS.

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