NHS activity in independent hospitals associated with shorter stays and lower readmission rates

NHS funded surgery that takes place in independent sector hospitals is associated with shorter stay lengths and lower readmission rates, according to new research...

Cygnet hospital exits special measures

Cygnet Hospital Colchester has been told it can exit special measures and has been rated good following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission...

The London Clinic confident in safety culture after CQC downgrades surgical service

The London Clinic has said it is confident its newly integrated clinical governance framework has delivered an enhanced safety culture after the CQC downgraded...

Study reveals huge regional variation in access to NHS treatment

The NHS in England is treating significantly fewer patients than before the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new study published by the Medical Technology...

King Edward VII’s Hospital introduces LumenEye technology

London’s King Edward VII’s Hospital has introduced LumenEye technology to assist in the diagnosis of patients with colorectal and gastrointestinal diseases. The LumenEye device provides...

AXA Health launches nutrition coaching service

AXA Health has launched a nutrition coaching service for customers who are undergoing cancer treatment. The six-month programme provides additional support to cancer patients experiencing...

Optegra to open new clinic focused on NHS cataract surgery

Eye hospital group Optegra has announced plans to open a new eye clinic specialising in NHS cataract treatment in in the North East. The company, which was...
Sensyne Health CEO Paul Drayson

Sensyne signs research agreement with GOSH

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) has become the latest NHS foundation trust to sign a Strategic Research Agreement (SRA) with clinical AI...

Zurich enters PMI market with ‘low cost’ group cover

Global insurance business Zurich has entered the UK PMI market with the launch of a group cover product which it says will provide cost...

Bupa and Circle sign three-year agreement

Bupa UK Insurance and Circle Health Group have agreed a new three-year contract which will run until January 2024. In a joint statement, Bupa And...