Strong investment performance sustains BHSF

A rise in claims at the Birmingham based health cash plan provider BHSF was offset by stronger returns on its investments in 2006.The not-for-profit...

Netcare companies’ reports shed some light

A series of subsidiaries whose ultimate parent is South Africa based Network Healthcare Holdings Ltd have reported for the year ended 30 September 2006,...

Orthoworld reports profit surge

Orthoworld, the London-based provider of orthodontic treatment, has announced a dramatic increase in profits for the 15 months ended 31 March 2007 to £781,500...

Simplyhealth branches out

PMI provider Simplyhealth Group Ltd has reported a 9% rise in earned premiums for the year ended 31 December 2006 to £300.2m (2005: £275.4m).However,...

Revenue growth for acute independent hospitals reaches record low

Revenues for independent medical/surgical hospitals and clinics in the UK have hit their lowest growth rate on record, according to figures published by Laing...

Alpha moves into profit

Low secure and adolescent mental health services provider Alpha Hospitals has posted its first profit since its launch in May 2004. The company, which...

Medacs: smaller but poised for growth?

Medical staffing agency Medacs Healthcare Services Plc remained in profit during the year ended 31 December 2006 and has set about expanding its business...

Former Lasercare bosses launch specialist property developers

The former management team of Lasercare Clinics have teamed up to launch a specialist leasehold property service for non-invasive cosmetic surgery providers. CityMed Investments LLP...

Refurbishments impact on revenues but EBITDA up at PiC Partnerships in Care...

During the year, the group spent almost £23m on refurbishments and developments aimed at expanding its portfolio. The temporary closure of two units for complete...

Australia’s Ramsay acquires Capio UK

Australia’s biggest private hospital group Ramsay Healthcare has entered the UK market after acquiring Capio UK for £193m. It is thought the Australian stock exchange...