Hospitals ‘overpaid’ by up to 18% under block contracts

By Matt Discombe and Zoe Tidman2026-01-27T05:06:00

Some hospital trusts may be receiving 18 per cent more than they should for providing emergency care, according to indications from a major national review whose findings have been kept under wraps.

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