Category: Insights
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Read more: Cross-Border Healthcare Is Booming – And Europe Is at the Centre of a $215 Billion RevolutionThe global medical tourism market is forecast to almost double from $109 billion in 2026 to more than $215 billion by 2030. Western Europe is expected to be its fastest-growing region, while orthopaedic treatment alone could become a $28.7 billion international market. For UK patients confronting high private healthcare prices and long NHS waits, the…
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Read more: The Operation Is Only Half the Story: NHS Rehab Crisis Puts Patient Recovery at RiskNHS rehabilitation services are under mounting pressure, with physiotherapy staff warning that shortages of people, equipment and rehabilitation space are affecting patient recovery. For anyone considering orthopaedic surgery, the message is clear: getting an operation is only part of the journey. MMG offers patients access to private surgery abroad through European hospitals, with fixed-price Treatment…
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Read more: Is Palantir Patching a Broken NHS?Britain’s NHS data infrastructure is undergoing another billion-pound transformation. But can Palantir’s £1.1 billion Federated Data Platform overcome decades of fragmented NHS IT systems and government technology failures? With around 7.2 million cases on NHS waiting lists and the true number likely closer to 9 million, we examine whether better data can genuinely improve healthcare…
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Read more: Only One in Six Britons Thinks the NHS Offers Better Healthcare Than EuropeMillions of UK patients are now questioning whether waiting months for NHS treatment or paying high UK private healthcare prices is their only option. New YouGov research suggests public confidence in European healthcare has never been stronger, with many Britons now believing it offers care that is equal to or better than the NHS. For…
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Read more: S2: The NHS Route to Treatment Abroad That Exists More on Paper Than in PracticeThe NHS’s S2 scheme is often presented as a way for British patients to receive planned treatment in Europe at the NHS’s expense. In theory, it sounds like an attractive alternative for people waiting months—or even years—for hip, knee, shoulder, ACL or spinal surgery. In reality, however, the figures tell a very different story. While…
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Read more: Understanding the Price of UK Private Surgery: What’s Really Included and What Could Cost You More?Understand what a UK private surgery quotation really includes before committing to treatment. Whether you are considering knee replacement, hip replacement, shoulder surgery, ACL reconstruction or spinal surgery, this guide explains fixed-price packages, consultant and hospital fees, hidden costs, common exclusions and the questions every self-paying patient should ask. Learn how to compare quotations confidently…
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Read more: MMG Makes Sunday Express Headlines as NHS Hip Replacement Waiting Lists Continue to GrowMy Medical Gateway has been featured in the Sunday Express following new research highlighting the growing crisis facing NHS hip replacement patients. With around 45,000 people now waiting for surgery across the UK and some patients facing delays of almost two years, the newspaper examined why increasing numbers are seeking private treatment. MMG’s Sara Gezdari…
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Read more: Why Thousands of NHS Operations Never Take PlaceMillions of people assume NHS waiting lists are caused simply by a shortage of surgeons. In reality, one of the biggest barriers to faster treatment is a profession that most patients rarely think about: anaesthetists. A major new report has revealed that a chronic shortage of these specialist doctors is preventing up to 1.5 million…
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Read more: UK vs European Private Surgery: What Does the Price Difference Actually Cover?Private surgery across Europe is often around 40–45% less expensive than equivalent treatment in the UK, but does that mean patients are sacrificing quality? Using MMG’s comprehensive comparison of the 49 private treatments currently offered on its platform, this article explains why European healthcare costs are significantly lower, what patients are actually paying for, and…
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Read more: Has the NHS Really Turned the Corner? The Reality Behind the HeadlinesThe end of the resident doctor strikes marks an important milestone for the NHS after three years of disruption, more than 1.5 million cancelled appointments and procedures, and a settlement delivering a cumulative 35.2% pay increase. Yet long waiting lists, workforce shortages and a growing brain drain of doctors continue to present serious challenges. This…