Emergence of super-specialty challenges traditional London hospital market

The central London private hospital market is opening up to a new breed of small, highly specialised provider, according to the latest research from...

AXA PPP launches low-cost cover for larger businesses

AXA PPP healthcare has launched a lower cost PMI policy designed to help medium and large size businesses provide health cover for their whole...

BAAPS launches fellowships following decline in NHS training opportunities

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) is launching a series of fully funded Fellowships to help surgeons gain experience in aesthetic procedures...

Bupa signs £200m deal with Benenden

Bupa has taken over the administration of Benenden’s personal health care product in a deal worth over £200m over the next five years.The move...

Bupa pledges to continue price drive

Bupa has said there will be no let-up in its drive to reduce prices in the private healthcare sector.In an interview with HMn, the...

Bupa launches cancer self-referral service

Bupa UK has introduced a self-referral referral service for breast and bowel cancer as part of a continued bid to improve value for money...

Challenge and opportunity will shape the independent healthcare sector in years ahead

The independent healthcare sector’s ability to meet new challenges and take advantage of fresh opportunities across all its payor businesses could shape the sector...

IMHSA calls on NHS England to step in over block contracts

The Independent Mental Health Services Alliance (IMHSA) is urging NHS England to phase out block contracts in mental health after producing new evidence that...

Cleveland Clinic acquires central London site

Major US hospital provider, the Cleveland Clinic has taken out a long term lease on a 198,000sqft building in London’s Grosvenor Place in a...

Annual figures show sharp rise in DoLS applications

The number of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) applications received by councils increased ten-fold in 2014/15 – the highest level since their introduction in...