Sir Bruce Keogh to lead on new consultant oversight framework in independent hospitals
Sir Bruce Keogh will lead the creation of a new framework on how consultants are overseen in independent hospitals, the Independent Healthcare Providers Network...
Medical cannabis company fulfills first UK prescription
Cannaray has completed its first UK patient prescription following a £7.8m Series A funding round in 2019, with the company eyeing expansion this year.
The...
Simplyhealth announces changes amid evolving strategy
As part of the company’s evolving strategy, Simplyhealth has reviewed how its health businesses operate and has made a number of key changes.
The first...
AVO expecting to treat first patients with LIGHT system in H2 2023
Proton beam therapy specialist Advanced Oncotherapy (AVO) has said it expects to treat the first patient with its next generation LIGHT system in the second half...
Over half of acute trusts switch to NHS e-referrals
More than half of acute hospital trusts in England have gone paperless and are now digitally processing GP referrals for outpatient appointments.
From 1 October...
Cromwell Hospital plans major expansion after acquiring former hotel
Bupa-owned Cromwell Hospital is planning a major expansion after acquiring a disused hotel adjacent to its main hospital site in Kensington.
The 129-bed hospital plans...
Independent panel will review decisions made under PSR, DHSC confirms
A panel with an independent chair will be established to review decisions made under the provider selection regime (PSR) following concerns that the new...
Bupa launches ‘inclusive health’ propositions for large corporates
Bupa UK Insurance has launched a package of ‘Inclusive Health’ propositions for its large corporate customers designed to support the diverse needs of the workforce.
The...
Calls for GMC reform as private doctors consider quitting
The Medical Protection Society (MPS) is urging the General Medical Council (GMC) to change how it investigates doctors, as new research suggests significant numbers...
Disabilities Trust starts work on new York site
Construction has started on a new specialist brain injury hospital in York operated by The Disabilities Trust.
The 5,000m2 facility will replace the Trust’s existing...
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