Henry Elphick joins Oliver Wyman

Henry Elphick has joined Oliver Wyman as a partner in its healthcare & life sciences and private capital practices. Oliver Wyman, which is a Marsh...

The AI paradox: why time saved may not be time realised

Ambient voice technology can save clinicians valuable time, but that does not automatically translate into greater capacity. Specialist consultant in healthcare technology Alex Fairweather...

Fresenius swings to £6.3m loss as costs rise

Dialysis clinic operator Fresenius Medical Care Renal Services swung to a £6.3m loss in 2025 as rising costs and a £5.5m deferred tax charge...

Fertility in the UK: a good business but what kind of investment story?

Adam Scott, senior partner, and Clarice Yau, analyst, at Mansfield Advisors examine whether the UK's fertility sector still offers an attractive investment opportunity as...

2026 half-time analysis

The first six months of the year has seen strong growth in PMI invoice volumes according to Healthcode data. It shows private healthcare has...

‘Another challenging year’ for Horder Healthcare

Horder Healthcare reported a £9.5m deficit for 2024/25 as healthcare income declined and an £8m impairment charge contributed to a sharp increase in expenditure. The...

Why informational awareness may be the missing link in patient decision-making

In the latest column from the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN), strategic projects executive Caroline Bodman explains what recent research with a representative...

Neurodevelopmental services cannot remain a policy patchwork

Independent providers have helped expand NHS capacity for ADHD and autism assessments, but a fragmented approach to commissioning, prescribing and care is creating confusion...

Medical malpractice risk in a changing market

Peter Wickham, divisional director – healthcare at Howden, examines how changing case law, technology, product liability and supply chain risks are reshaping medical malpractice...

Harley Street Health District conference to return in October

Harley Street Health District will hold its biennial conference in London this October, with NHS and independent healthcare leaders set to discuss investment, prevention...