Turning virtual solutions into reality
NHS England has committed to increase the use of virtual wards in a bid to drive efficiency and tackle the elective backlog. And as...
Hospitals should encourage consultants to become expert witnesses, says MPS
Private healthcare providers should encourage consultants to engage in expert witness training, according to the Medical Protection Society (MPS).
The medical defence organisation said expert...
Midlands-based practice management business launches self-pay platform
Midlands-based clinician partnership and practice management business Medmin is launching a self-pay offer aimed at providing fast access to treatment for 50 common conditions...
Totally appoints group medical director
Totally plc has appointed John McMullan as group medical director.
McMullan, who is currently joint managing director of Pioneer Health Care - the NHS insourcing...
SELDOC corporate health spin-off launches
Verve Healthcare, a corporate health and wellbeing business focused on mental health, MSK and primary care, has launched in the UK.
The company, which is...
Spending on private dentistry likely to drive market growth over next three years
The value of the UK ‘High Street’ dentistry market shrunk to £8.3bn in 2020/21 as it was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to...
MidEuropa takes major stake in Optegra
Private equity firm MidEuropa has acquired a majority stake in Optegra.
Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed, but MidEuropa is investing alongside...
HM meets…Justin Ash
The latest evolution of Spire Healthcare’s strategy will see the UK’s second largest private hospital group expand into outpatients and GP services with plans...
HMT reports deficit as costs wipe out sharp rise in income
Charitable hospital and care home provider The Healthcare Management Trust (HMT) has said a sharp increase in income in FY 2021 was offset by rising costs...
NorthWest REIT announces £500m UK joint venture
Canadian NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (NorthWest REIT) has announced the formation of a new joint venture targeting UK healthcare real estate.
The Toronto-based...