{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63ea359fe7cacc00111d276a/69bbd96cedd75dfcb71fe19f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"89. Meningitis horror","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63ea359fe7cacc00111d276a/1773918555148-b5e2dca0-4094-4fae-b112-f8e8735260de.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In Episode 89, former Health Ministers <strong>Steve Brine</strong> and <strong>Lord Bethell</strong> dive into the urgent headlines shaping British healthcare. From the tragic Meningitis B outbreak in Kent to the \"productivity paradox\" of AI in hospitals, this episode strips back the politics to look at what actually works.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Meningitis B Outbreak:</strong> Why a \"policy-created\" vulnerability gap has left teenagers at risk and what needs to change in the UK’s vaccine strategy.</li><li><strong>AI in the NHS:</strong> Prof. Jenny Shand (UCL) joins us to debunk the hype. Does \"ambient voice technology\" actually save money, or just make doctors happier?</li><li><strong>Health as Wealth:</strong> Lord Bethell previews Patrick Vallance’s landmark speech on treating health as an economic growth engine.</li><li><strong>Early Cancer Detection:</strong> The truth behind the \"Grail\" blood test results and why the BMJ is sceptical.</li><li><strong>The Parkrun Phenomenon:</strong> Celebrating 10 million participants and Steve’s quest to break the 28-minute barrier.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with the Podcast:</strong> 📧 Email: preventionisthenewcurepodcast@gmail.com 📱 WhatsApp: 0333 4046507 ✅ <strong>Subscribe</strong> for weekly insights from the heart of health politics!</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is produced by <strong>Shortbread Media</strong> / <strong>Calum Macdonald</strong>.</p>","author_name":"Steve Brine & James Bethell"}