Cigna appoints new CEO of European operations

Cigna has appointed Arjan Toor as its new chief executive officer of European operations. In his new role, Toor will lead the newly-combined operational...
Kevin Thomson rejoins Nuffield Health

Nuffield Health partners with Simplyhealth

Nuffield Health has entered a partnership with health and dental plan provider Simplyhealth to strengthen its physiotherapy services. Under the partnership, Simplyhealth’s customers will...

Independent sector and NHS in talks over coronavirus support

The independent sector could provide additional capacity to the NHS in the wake of an upsurge in coronavirus cases. HM understands that discussions between independent...
UK revenue and profit slides at Bupa

Nationwide dentist shortage drives Bupa into pre-tax loss

The nationwide shortage of dentists has hit UK profits at global healthcare giant Bupa. Revenue for the year ended 31 December 2019 was up 1%...

In rude health

Brexit negotiations will surely continue to cast a shadow of uncertainty over the UK economy in 2020, but with the UK’s initial exit from...

Solid foundations

Healthcare real estate may still be regarded as an alternative asset class but consistent and stable returns are attracting increased interest from across the...

Liva Healthcare signs contracts to improve diabetes prevention

Liva Healthcare has signed a deal with Living Well Taking Control (LWTC) to offer a diabetes prevention programme through three NHS clinical commissioning groups...

Record PMI growth boosts Spire’s 2019 results

Spire Healthcare has reported a 5.3% jump in revenue to £980.8m driven by growth across all three payor groups. CEO Justin Ash said the 2019...

Mind the gap: the widening gulf in London’s mental health provision

Demand for mental health services is rising across the developed world, but with larger populations, greater competition for resources, higher levels of isolation and...
David Hare looks at the NHS Long Term Plan

Ensuring safety

In the wake of the Paterson Inquiry report, IHPN will be working with the government and key stakeholders across the sector to implement new...