Private hospitals can resume some electives as Covid-19 surge eases

Independent hospitals have been given the go-ahead to resume some private and elective surgery after NHS England (NHSE) triggered a ‘de-escalation’ clause in the...

Third trust signs deal with Babylon for triage tool

Babylon Health has signed a 12-month contract with Royal Berkshire NHS foundation trust (RBFT) for the provision of its online A&E triage tool –...

Huntercombe Group appoints new CEO

The Huntercome Group (THG) has appointed Dr Sylvia Tang as chief executive. Tang, who is due to take over from Valerie Michie on 1 June,...

PHIN postpones publication of new data measures

The Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) has postponed the publication of hospital and consultant measures for the latest quarter due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The...
Fee rises boost MPS Care turnover

NHS debt: a complete write-off

As the Covid-19 pandemic was reaching its peak, the government declared it was writing-off over £13bn of NHS debt. Coming during the greatest public...

BDA takes legal advice after insurers refuse business interruption claims

The British Dental Association (BDA) is taking legal advice on behalf of its members after insurers refused claims from dentists for business interruption during...

Zava launches £75 Covid-19 antibody test

Online doctor service Zava has launched a coronavirus antibody testing service, which it claims is more than 97% effective in detecting the presence of...

Liva partnership announces four new contracts

The NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP), which is delivered by a consortium of providers including digital health tech company Liva Healthcare, has announced four...

Totally secures £19.5m worth of contract extensions

NHS outsourcing specialist Totally plc has announced that its wholly-owned urgent care subsidiary Vocare has secured contract extensions worth a total of £19.5m. Under the...
Sensyne Health CEO Paul Drayson

Sensyne anticipates FY 2020 revenue ahead of expectations

Clinical AI company Sensyne Health today said it expects to report revenues ‘slightly ahead’ of guidance when it announces its FY results in September. Revenue...