RCS denies supporting insurer’s knee surgery initiative

The Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) has spoken out strongly about Bupa’s medical review process for knee arthroscopy. In reference to the insurer’s move to...

King Edward VII consultant appointment

Uro-radiology specialist Dr Uday Patel has joined the consultant staff at King Edward VII Hospital.Dr Patel is a leader in uro-radiology and his research...

Priory subsidiaries looking solid

Priory Education, Priory Healthcare and Priory Secure Services have released an encouraging set of results for the year ended 31 December 2010.

NHS goes private as 18 week limit breached

The NHS has been forced to shell out millions of pounds to the independent sector after patients launched challenges for not receiving treatment within...

Private patient income cap breached

Two NHS foundation trusts have disclosed a breach of their private patient income cap in 2010/11, according to regulator Monitor.Healthcare Market News (NEWS) August...

Care UK wins NHS contract

Care UK has been awarded a contract to provide a Musculoskeletal Integrated Care Service (MusIC) by NHS Buckinghamshire.Healthcare Market News (NEWS) August 2011The contract...

HCA acquires Rood Lane

HCA has made its first dedicated primary care acquisition after buying City-based Rood Lane Medical for an undisclosed sum. The company specialises in the...

CCP study shows GPs hold power in Choose and Book

A study by the Cooperation and Competition Panel (CCP) has suggested that GPs have a strong influence on which hospital a patient goes to...

GHG sells two freeholds to demonstrate value

The PropCo owned by General Healthcare Group (GHG) has sold the freeholds of two of its hospitals in a bid to demonstrate the worth...

GenMed doubles after Medicentres acquisition

General Medical Clinics Plc (GenMed) has bought rival walk-in primary care provider Medicentres (UK) Ltd out of administration, doubling the size of its portfolio.Healthcare...