Hospitals write off £112m in foreign patient bills

Hospitals say they often struggle to recover costs, particularly when patients return overseas.

Topics

U.S. reports first severe human case of bird flu, in a patient hospitalized in Louisiana

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first severe case of bird flu in a human. The patient is hospitalized in Louisiana.
NBC News - 8h
7 foreign tourists hospitalized in Fiji after suspected alcohol poisoning

Seven foreign tourists were hospitalized in Fiji in a suspected case of alcohol poisoning at a luxury resort, Fijian and Australian officials said Monday.
NBC News - 2d
7 foreign tourists hospitalized in Fiji after drinking cocktails at a resort bar

Health and tourism officials in Fiji say seven foreign tourists have been hospitalized after drinking cocktails at a resort bar
ABC News - 3d
7 foreign tourists hospitalized in Fiji after drinking cocktails at a resort bar

Health and tourism officials in Fiji say seven foreign tourists have been hospitalized after drinking cocktails at a resort bar
ABC News - 3d
Patient hospitalized with possible bird flu infection in Louisiana

A person in Louisiana is hospitalized with what may be the state’s first case of bird flu, state health officials said Friday.
NBC News - 5d
Ohio Senate passes measure forcing hospitals to administer ivermectin, other patient-requested treatments

The Ohio state Senate passed a bill earlier this week that will allow patients to force hospitals to administer drugs for off-label use. The passage of the bill comes after a years-long effort by ...
The Hill - 6d
Struck-off sex GP is still advising private patients

Thomas Plimmer was struck off the medical register after having sex with women at his GP surgery.
BBC News - Dec. 11
A Northern Gaza Hospital Lacks Food and Water for Patients, Officials Say

The health ministry in Gaza said dozens of patients are at risk of death because the Indonesian Hospital does not have enough water and food to keep them alive.
The New York Times - Dec. 10
Top chef's 2,500 pies 'a write off' after van theft

The van owned by chef Tommy Banks contained "nearly a tonne" of pies when it was stolen.
BBC News - Dec. 3