NHS should use private capacity to treat anticipated ‘deluge’ of cancer patients
The private sector will have a key role to play in treating a ‘deluge’ of cancer patients once the Covid-19 outbreak eases, Professor Karol...
Spire appoints group clinical director
Spire Healthcare has promoted Alison Dickinson (pictured) to the position of group clinical director.
Dickinson, previously chief nursing officer at Spire, will be overseeing quality...
Sensyne Health signs research agreement with NHS trust
AI clinical healthcare company Sensyne Health has entered into a strategic research agreement with an NHS trust to use AI to analyse genetic data...
NHS waiting list grows as average wait times lengthen
The scale of the challenge facing new Health Secretary Thérèse Coffey was evidenced again in the latest NHS performance figures which reveal the number...
Bupa Dental Care signs deal with Invisalign manufacturer
Bupa Dental Care has signed a contract with Align Technology to roll out the medical device company’s Invisalign orthodontic system and iTero intraoral scanners...
NMC Health acquires Aspen Healthcare
NMC Health has completed its first UK acquisition with the £10m capture of Aspen Healthcare as it bids to grow its IVF services.
Announcing the...
Private hospital activity continues recovery towards pre-pandemic levels
Activity in some parts of the private healthcare sector has returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest figures from Healthcode.
Insurer funded activity continued...
Private markets likely to remain buoyant as waiting lists soar
The private hospital sector is poised for accelerated growth as lengthening NHS waits increase demand from both public and private payors, attendees at a...
Jim Easton appointed to NHS Assembly
Jim Easton, vice chair of the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) and managing director of healthcare for Care UK has been appointed to the...
Priory Group says national shortage of mental health staff behind decision to close services
The Priory Group has closed two of its services, including a 49-bed hospital, after they were placed in special measures by the CQC.
A shortage...