MDU calls for tougher sentences for fake doctors

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) is calling for tougher sentences for people posing as medical doctors in the wake of a number of coronavirus...

Insurance intermediaries anticipate increased demand for PMI

Insurance Intermediaries expect demand for PMI to increase in 2021 driven by lengthening waiting lists and the offer of digital health services, according to...

Unwavering support

IHPN CEO David Hare looks at how independent providers have worked alongside the NHS during the second and third Covid waves With the majority of...

Investing in the time of Covid

The stars are aligning over the healthcare market as investors look for a safe haven for their capital at a time when other industries...

Politics over policy?

Tim Read, director, UK and Europe Advisory Services at Marwood Group, takes a look at the government’s agenda for the year ahead – and...

Numbers waiting for routine orthopaedic procedures spiral

NHS waiting lists for orthopaedic procedures have seen the biggest rise of all specialties as the latest figures from NHS England (NHSE) show the...

Waterland hires Bevan to head up new London office

Waterland Private Equity has hired Oli Bevan as managing director as it looks to deepen its presence across the UK. The move coincides with the...

Spire investor Fidelity set to reject Ramsay takeover bid

A number of Spire shareholders could be set to reject Ramsay Health Care’s £1bn takeover bid after institutional investor Fidelity International said the 240p...

Leadership criticised at Priory Group hospital

The CQC has criticised the leadership at a Priory Group-operated neurobehavioral rehabilitation hospital in Leicestershire after it found a ‘negative culture’ had compromised patient...

New chief executive at MDU

Medical defence organisation the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has announced the appointment of Dr Matthew Lee as chief executive. Lee will take over from...