Kester Capital acquires EMAS Pharma from Bionical Emas

UK-based private equity firm Kester Capital has acquired EMAS Pharma, the clinical development division of Bionical Emas, alongside a new senior management team. Financial details...

Icon Group acquires CCL as part of deepening partnership with Nuffield Health

Australian oncology provider Icon Group has acquired Cancer Centre London (CCL) from Nuffield Health. Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed, but the...

PHIN achieves bronze milestone

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed that the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) has achieved its ‘bronze’ milestone in delivery of the...

Electiva Healthcare expands with Glasgow clinic acquisition

Transform Hospital Group’s (THG) elective surgery brand Electiva Healthcare has acquired Glasgow-based Clinica Medica for an undisclosed sum. The Health Improvement Scotland registered clinic offers...

AXA Health appoints CEO for HBSUK

AXA Health has announced the appointment of Keith Misson as CEO of its digital healthcare and NHS insourcing business HBSUK.   Misson has significant...

HM meets Gary Taylor

Staffing remains one of the key challenges for healthcare systems globally but there are signs that, in the NHS, longer term strategic thinking is...

Private healthcare admissions remain at record levels despite slower self-pay growth

The number of admissions to private hospitals reached their second highest level on record in April-June 2024 on the back of sustained patient demand,...

Bupa Health Services continues acquisition trail with TDP deal

Bupa Health Services has continued to expand its direct-to-consumer proposition with the acquisition of The Dermatology Partnership (TDP) from August Equity. Financial details of the...

Indian healthcare giant rules out bid for Spire Healthcare

Indian Healthcare giant Narayana Health has said it will not make an offer for Spire Healthcare, ending speculation of an imminent take-over bid. The Bangalore-based...

Sano Physiotherapy expands direct to consumer business with acquisition of tops:health

Yorkshire-based physiotherapy provider Sano Physiotherapy Ltd has acquired The Oxford Physiotherapy Service Ltd (tops:health). Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed but the...