Health minister says getting people back to work sooner increases tax income
Getting people off waiting lists and back to work is financially beneficial for government.
That's from the health minister, who says it can be difficult for her department to show the value of spending to cut wait times.
Claire Christian told Manx Radio that her department doesn't directly benefit, but helping those who are unable to work while awaiting treatment does increase tax income.
She also explained that the health department has to show new services are going to make a difference to the public if it's to secure funding for them.
She says it's also important to think of the patient:
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