Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN)
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The Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) is the trade association representing independent healthcare providers who deliver both NHS and privately funded services
www.ihpn.org.uk
www.ihpn.org.uk
With more to do to meet the NHS’ 18-week target by March'29, it’s vital local NHS areas ensure they make full use of capacity in the sector to give patients greater choice and access to the care they need.
You can read more about our role in the NHS recovery here:
www.ihpn.org.uk/ihpn-quarter...
You can read more about our role in the NHS recovery here:
www.ihpn.org.uk/ihpn-quarter...
IHPN Quarterly NHS Data - June 2025 - Independent Healthcare Provider Network
Read IHPN's latest analysis of NHS activity delivered by independent healthcare providers
www.ihpn.org.uk
June 16, 2025 at 4:17 PM
With more to do to meet the NHS’ 18-week target by March'29, it’s vital local NHS areas ensure they make full use of capacity in the sector to give patients greater choice and access to the care they need.
You can read more about our role in the NHS recovery here:
www.ihpn.org.uk/ihpn-quarter...
You can read more about our role in the NHS recovery here:
www.ihpn.org.uk/ihpn-quarter...
The relatively accessible price point of many diagnostics is also a key driver:
💷 MRI scans, ultrasounds + echocardiograms can be purchased for <£500, with ultrasounds as little as £150. CT scans are typically priced between £500-£1,000.
Read the full report here: www.ihpn.org.uk/news/new-ihp...
💷 MRI scans, ultrasounds + echocardiograms can be purchased for <£500, with ultrasounds as little as £150. CT scans are typically priced between £500-£1,000.
Read the full report here: www.ihpn.org.uk/news/new-ihp...
New IHPN analysis shows over 1.1m private diagnostic scans & tests delivered last year - Independent Healthcare Provider Network
New IHPN analysis published today has found that over 1.1million private tests and scans were delivered in 2024. This represents double digit growth in the last year with some of our members experienc...
www.ihpn.org.uk
April 15, 2025 at 11:24 AM
The relatively accessible price point of many diagnostics is also a key driver:
💷 MRI scans, ultrasounds + echocardiograms can be purchased for <£500, with ultrasounds as little as £150. CT scans are typically priced between £500-£1,000.
Read the full report here: www.ihpn.org.uk/news/new-ihp...
💷 MRI scans, ultrasounds + echocardiograms can be purchased for <£500, with ultrasounds as little as £150. CT scans are typically priced between £500-£1,000.
Read the full report here: www.ihpn.org.uk/news/new-ihp...
📈Our analysis found there were 1.1million+ private tests & scans in 2024 - with some members experiencing 20%+ increases in demand.
⏰Unsurprisingly fast access is the key draw with appointments for scans and tests available within 48 hrs, with the results in a similar timeframe
⏰Unsurprisingly fast access is the key draw with appointments for scans and tests available within 48 hrs, with the results in a similar timeframe
April 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
📈Our analysis found there were 1.1million+ private tests & scans in 2024 - with some members experiencing 20%+ increases in demand.
⏰Unsurprisingly fast access is the key draw with appointments for scans and tests available within 48 hrs, with the results in a similar timeframe
⏰Unsurprisingly fast access is the key draw with appointments for scans and tests available within 48 hrs, with the results in a similar timeframe
He talked about our recent research which found:
☑️ More than 3/4 of people want a choice of where they receive their NHS care
🚗 Patients in England can cut 3months off their wait for NHS care by travelling just 12miles to a different provider
Read our research here www.ihpn.org.uk/still-time-t...
☑️ More than 3/4 of people want a choice of where they receive their NHS care
🚗 Patients in England can cut 3months off their wait for NHS care by travelling just 12miles to a different provider
Read our research here www.ihpn.org.uk/still-time-t...
Still time to choose? - Independent Healthcare Provider Network
Read IHPN's latest analysis on how NHS patients can cut months off their average wait for treatment by choosing a different provider
www.ihpn.org.uk
February 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
He talked about our recent research which found:
☑️ More than 3/4 of people want a choice of where they receive their NHS care
🚗 Patients in England can cut 3months off their wait for NHS care by travelling just 12miles to a different provider
Read our research here www.ihpn.org.uk/still-time-t...
☑️ More than 3/4 of people want a choice of where they receive their NHS care
🚗 Patients in England can cut 3months off their wait for NHS care by travelling just 12miles to a different provider
Read our research here www.ihpn.org.uk/still-time-t...
Our IHPN’s Director of Policy David Furness also contributed to the debate on Times Radio where he spoke about the work that the independent sector is doing to clear the NHS backlog - removing over 1.5m people from NHS waiting lists last year. You can listen here www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVAj...
David Furness Interview with Times Radio. 3rd February 2025
YouTube video by The Independent Healthcare Providers Network
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February 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Our IHPN’s Director of Policy David Furness also contributed to the debate on Times Radio where he spoke about the work that the independent sector is doing to clear the NHS backlog - removing over 1.5m people from NHS waiting lists last year. You can listen here www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVAj...
The agreement will also:
📱Align NHS & independent sector digital systems so patients can see appts + results on the NHS App
🤝 Encourage long-term relationships to enable ⬆️ independent investment in the NHS
🧑🎓 Work together to grow the elective workforce
Read more www.ihpn.org.uk/news/histori...
📱Align NHS & independent sector digital systems so patients can see appts + results on the NHS App
🤝 Encourage long-term relationships to enable ⬆️ independent investment in the NHS
🧑🎓 Work together to grow the elective workforce
Read more www.ihpn.org.uk/news/histori...
Historic deal between NHS and Independent Sector to cut NHS waiting lists - Independent Healthcare Provider Network
A new agreement has been struck with the independent sector as part of plans to end the hospital waiting list backlog. The new deal will mean the NHS makes better use of the independent sector to tack...
www.ihpn.org.uk
January 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The agreement will also:
📱Align NHS & independent sector digital systems so patients can see appts + results on the NHS App
🤝 Encourage long-term relationships to enable ⬆️ independent investment in the NHS
🧑🎓 Work together to grow the elective workforce
Read more www.ihpn.org.uk/news/histori...
📱Align NHS & independent sector digital systems so patients can see appts + results on the NHS App
🤝 Encourage long-term relationships to enable ⬆️ independent investment in the NHS
🧑🎓 Work together to grow the elective workforce
Read more www.ihpn.org.uk/news/histori...
By making full use of the sector's capacity:
☑️ patients will be offered a proper choice of provider
🏥the sector will be supported to invest in & deliver an even wider choice of services to NHS patients to cut waiting times - free at the point of use & paid for at NHS prices.
☑️ patients will be offered a proper choice of provider
🏥the sector will be supported to invest in & deliver an even wider choice of services to NHS patients to cut waiting times - free at the point of use & paid for at NHS prices.
January 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
By making full use of the sector's capacity:
☑️ patients will be offered a proper choice of provider
🏥the sector will be supported to invest in & deliver an even wider choice of services to NHS patients to cut waiting times - free at the point of use & paid for at NHS prices.
☑️ patients will be offered a proper choice of provider
🏥the sector will be supported to invest in & deliver an even wider choice of services to NHS patients to cut waiting times - free at the point of use & paid for at NHS prices.