NHS head proposes major overhaul of outpatient care to address 7.42 million-treatment backlog.

The head of NHS England, Sir Jim Mackey, has proposed a major overhaul of the NHS's outpatient care system, suggesting the current model should be "torn up." This comes as the NHS faces a backlog of 7.42 million treatments for 6.25 million patients. Mackey called for "big leaps" like transforming outpatient services to be conducted in neighborhoods or remotely. The upcoming 10-year health plan will prioritize quality of care.