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Uncover Why Independent Elective Surgery Cancellations Skyrocket
In 2023, 4.8% of NHS elective surgeries were cancelled on the day of operation, equating to more than 12,000 missed procedures. Independent elective surgery cancellations skyrocket because private providers face tighter staffing margins, unpredictable ward bed turnover, and fragmented pre-operative diagnostics that together push same-day cancel rates above