Profits fall at Aviva

Aviva Health UK Ltd, formerly Norwich Union Healthcare, has announced a 17% fall in pre-tax profits for the year ended 31 December 2009.Despite the...

Expansion at mental health homecare provider

Complex mental health and challenging needs specialist Gray Healthcare is set to grow operations after securing a sizable funding package which it plans to...

Pru shakes up health insurance

PruProtect is permitting its policyholders to purchase private medical insurance (PMI) through the launch of two new products.By adding PruProtect’s Health Cover or Health...

Expansion at mental health homecare provider

Complex mental health and challenging needs specialist Gray Healthcare is set to grow operations after securing a sizable funding package which it plans to...

Virgin gets its foothold in primary care market

The entrance of Virgin into the healthcare market through the acquisition of a controlling stake in Assura Medical marks a new era for the...

Covenant deal imminent as losses deepen

Troubled healthcare provider Covenant Healthcare is expected to sign a deal on the sale of its hospital portfolio later this month. The company, which was...

Cigna launches new product for mid corporates

Cigna HealthCare has launched a flexible insurance plan, incorporating its managed care approach, designed for employers with 150 to 400 employees.SmarterHealth is an experience...

GHG extends portfolio with Southend acquisition

General Healthcare Group (GHG) has entered into an agreement to acquire a stake in Phoenix Hospital in Southend, Essex. GHG declined to comment on the...

HCA set to enter partnership with Christie

HCA is poised to sign a £14m joint venture to manage the private patient services at Manchester’s Christie NHS Foundation Trust.As well as running...

Private sector comes out on top for Darzi contracts

Independent sector firms have won a large percentage of Darzi contracts over the last year, surpassing GP consortiums in the process.According to figures from...