17 January 2020

The four-hour NHS waiting time target saves lives - government should think carefully about changes

The four-hour NHS waiting time target saves lives - government should think carefully about changes
IFS 17 January 2020
  • "All of this suggests that the four-hour target has played an important role in improving A&E care. Waiting times have fallen, and while costs have increased, this has been accompanied by large reductions in mortality among high-severity patients. On this basis, the current target appears to be working well for patients – at least when hospitals are broadly meeting the standard."