Diagnostic tests at GP surgeries

Mark Hoban asked (29 January 2008: Column 334W) how many GP surgeries are equipped to provide blood tests, electro cardiograms and ultrasound scans. He...

Data quality improving but gaps remain

The quality of data submitted by Independent sector providers of NHS care is getting better but there is still room for improvement and marked...

BUPA launches study into workplace health

BUPA has teamed up with researchers in health and public policy to launch a major project exploring how employers can actively support the health...

Merrill Lynch snaps up IDH

Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity (MLGPE), the private equity arm of the investment bank, has acquired Legal & General Venture Capital’s (LGV) controlling interest...

New appointments at CIGNA

Two new appointments have been announced at CIGNA Healthcare. Phil Austin is transferring to the European Life, Accident and Health business as sales and...

Clinovia secures contract for COPD services in Somerset

BUPA owned specialist home healthcare provider Clinovia has been awarded a three-year contract from Somerset primary care trust (PCT) to provide services for patients...

Fewer patients being offered choice

New figures released by the Department of Health (DH) have cast doubt on the impact unfettered patient choice will have when it is launched...

Val Gooding announces retirement

Val Gooding has announced that she will stand down as chief executive of BUPA in May after ten years in the post.Ms Gooding, who...

Capio Nightingale launches problem gambling support group

Capio Nightingale has launched a problem gambling support network as part of its specialist Gambling Addiction Service in London.The group will meet one evening...

Spending on ‘non-NHS healthcare’ jumps five-fold

NHS spending on healthcare from outside the NHS has grown by more than 19% a year over the last decade, reaching some £4.7bn in...