Funding in focus

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Changes are ahead in how medicine is financed. Dr Natalie-Jane Macdonald talks to Paul Robertson about cancer top-ups, wellness programmes and the role of the NHS.

At the end of interviews, when the interviewee is feeling a bit relaxed, it is often fun to ask: “So, is there any subject you are glad I didn’t touch on?” Occasionally someone will answer: “Well, it’s lucky you didn’t ask about…” While any PR people in attendance have a fit. Doctor Natalie-Jane Macdonald, managing director of Bupa UK membership, is the first person to immediately reply: “Why would I tell you that?” In conversation, this level of focus is striking. She discusses issues succinctly, without deviation and obviously knows her onions. Although she has been at Bupa for a de...

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