- A new online dashboard has been launched, ranking England's NHS trusts on seven key performance measures.
- These measures include waiting times for treatment, cancer care, emergency department efficiency, and diagnostic test waits.
- While the data was previously available, the dashboard presents it in a user-friendly format for public comparison of local NHS services.
- NHS commentators welcome the transparency but caution that the basic rankings may not provide a complete picture of a hospital's overall performance.
- The initiative aligns with Health Secretary Wes Streeting's commitment to address poor performance and potentially name and shame struggling hospitals.
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