The Shadow Behind the Screen: Private Equity's Grip on NHS Patient Data The acquisition of Optum UK by US private equity firm TPG has sent shockwaves through the healthcare community, sparking concerns about data security and patient privacy.
The deal raises questions about who controls access to electronic health records and what happens if sensitive information falls into the wrong hands.
As the majority owner of EMIS, one of the NHS's primary care technology providers, TPG now holds significant influence over the electronic health records of millions of patients across England.