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Strong growth from Portman as dentistry recovers from Covid

UK dental group Portman Healthcare has reported strong growth in revenue and operating profit for 2021 as patient numbers grew ahead of pre-pandemic levels. The company, which...

Taking the heat out of healthcare

Hospitals are an energy intensive business and with multiple supply chains, going green is no mean feat. Both independent and NHS providers are committed...

CMA steps in to speed up compliance with information requirements

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has stepped in to accelerate the publication of performance and fee data in the private healthcare sector.   The...

Could data dilemmas impede AI adoption in healthcare?

Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be transformative in healthcare but adoption has been slower than in other sectors. Pinsent Masons partner Cerys Wyn...

Strong growth from Practice Plus Group

Practice Plus Group said it had achieved ‘strong operational performance’ in 2021 despite continued challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The company, which was formed...

Leaders at neurological hospital failed to understand challenges, says CQC

The CQC has criticised the leadership of a specialist service for the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of adults with neurological conditions in Salisbury after...

New Directions Health and Social Care appoints recruiter for nursing

New Directions Health and Social Care has appointed a recruiter for nursing to help meet growing demand for services in the sector. Louise John has...

MPs urge government to reverse ‘years of decline’ in waiting times performance

MPs are calling on the government to set specific goals for improving waiting time performance in cancer and elective care following ‘years of decline’. In...

Vira Health raises $12m for expansion

Vira Health has secured $12m in a funding round led by Octopus Ventures, with participation from Optum Ventures and existing investors.  The company, which launched...

Priory hospital told to make further improvements after fresh inspection

The CQC has ordered Priory Hospital Arnold to make further improvements after its latest inspection raised fresh concerns over patient safety. The Nottinghamshire-based hospital was...