Alan Milburn, former health secretary under Tony Blair, has been appointed as a top health adviser for the UK government, igniting debate over increased private sector involvement in the NHS. Milburn emphasized the need for significant reforms, citing the NHS as being in the worst state he has witnessed in his 30 years in health policy. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged that extra funding will come with necessary reforms, focusing on a digital NHS and preventive care. Critics, however, express concerns regarding Milburn’s ties to private healthcare and potential cronyism in his new role.

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