NHS patient data 'worth £5 billion' to private companies

NHS patient data 'worth £5 billion' to private companies A controversial new report has suggested the NHS could cash in on its patient records by opening them up to private companies. The report estimated that the 55 million patient records held by the NHS could have a value of several billion pounds to a commercial organisation, however campaigners have been quick to warn that without significant safeguarding, this is open to “abuse from commercial exploitation.” Consultancy.uk

See also:

• How we can place a value on health care data EY