Spire agrees prices with AXA PPP
Spire Healthcare and AXA PPP Healthcare have announced a new long term pricing agreement.
Under the deal, pricing has been agreed for a minimum...
CMA launches new probe into private healthcare market
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a fresh investigation into suspected ‘anti-competitive arrangements’ in the private healthcare market, five years after publishing...
London Bridge Hospital launches new centre
London Bridge Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, has announced the launch of The London Bridge Hospital Metabolic and Bariatric Centre.
The new centre will...
NHS trusts want same business rates as private hospitals
NHS trusts are taking councils to court over business rates, arguing for the same treatment as charitable private hospitals.
Public sector institutions are required to...
Spire Leeds hospital down-rated after CQC uncovers safety issues
Spire Hospital in Leeds has been down-rated from Good to Requires Improvement by the CQC following an unannounced inspection which uncovered leadership, safety and...
The London Clinic to take part in brain cancer treatment trial
The London Clinic is to become the first and only UK hospital to participate in a landmark clinical trial for a new brain cancer...
Vitality partners with Doctify
Health insurer VitalityHealth has partnered with online doctor review and booking platform Doctify.
Under the deal, the VitalityHealth members will be able to search for doctors...
NHS consultants own shares in private hospitals where they refer patients
More than 500 NHS consultants either own shares or equipment in private hospitals to which they refer patients, revealing a possible conflict of interest...
Cygnet mental health service placed into special measures
Cygnet Hospital Colchester has been rated as ‘inadequate’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and placed into special measures.
Inspectors found that the provider’s system...
Mental Health Act Code of Practice not being used as intended
The Mental Health Act (MHA) Code of Practice is not being used as intended due to a lack of awareness and understanding of the...
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