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...

Investment income recovers but claims costs hit AXA PPP

AXA PPP Healthcare has reported a 6.7% increase in pre-tax profit for the year ended 31 December 2009 to £42.6m driven by improved performance...

Losses continue at Nations

Circle-owned Nations Healthcare has posted a massive 80% leap in revenues last year, but has still failed to return a profit.The company, which runs...

Ultralase taken over by lenders

A consortium of lending banks has taken over laser eye surgery provider Ultralase after pushing through a pre-pack administration, seizing the firm from private...

Acquisitions boost Inhealth results

Acquisitions and solid organic growth have boosted revenues at diagnostics provider Inhealth Group Ltd. The company, which acquired three new subsidiary companies during the year...