Simplyhealth quits PMI to focus on ‘everyday’ health services

Simplyhealth has said it will focus on expanding its presence in the funding and delivery of ‘affordable, everyday’ healthcare following its exit from the...

PiC expands with acquisition of Care UK’s mental health business

Partnerships in Care has added more than 500 beds to its portfolio following four acquisitions for an undisclosed sum, including Care UK’s mental health services.

Bupa plans superclinic in Canary Wharf

Bupa has announced plans to build a £2.9m superclinic’ in London’s Canary Wharf as part of a bid to respond to consumer demand for better and faster access to healthcare.

Simplyhealth quits PMI to focus on everyday health services

Simplyhealth has said it will focus on expanding its presence in the funding and delivery of affordable, everyday’ healthcare following its exit from the PMI market.

CAT quashes FIPO challenge

The Competition Appeals Trubunal (CAT) has rejected an appeal by the Federation of Independent Practitioner Organisations (FIPO) that the power of private medical insurers...

Roche backs new cancer institute

A new cancer centre specialising in the use of highly targeted therapies has been set up in Dorset by local NHS staff with a...

Glen Care moves away from forensic services

Specialist care provider Glen Care has announced plans to move away from low secure forensic services in London as part of a bid to...

Benenden upgrades diagnostic facilities

Kent-based Benenden Hospital is investing £2m in diagnostic scanning facilities as part of the hospital’s £45m redevelopment programme. The new facilities will include CT...

CMA given go-ahead to continue HCA remittal

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been given the go-ahead to continue its remittal investigation into HCA’s position in the market after Group’s...

Consolidation in insurance market as AXA PPP buys Simplyhealth PMI business

AXA PPP Healthcare has further boosted its presence in the PMI market after acquiring Simplyhealth’s PMI and self-funded administration businesses for an undisclosed sum.The...