Pink in at BUPA

BUPA Health Insurance has bolstered its management team with the appointment of Steven Pink as head of provider relations and procurement.Mr Pink Joins the...

All change at Capio

Capio has announced the appointment of a new president and board of directors, following an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) held on 21 November.Paul Hokfelt,...

New head at Capio UK

David Hillier has been appointed chief executive of Capio Healthcare UK.Mr Hillier makes the move after heading up the Capio France business area since...

Standard Life slashes premiums in attempt to stimulate PMI market

Signs that NHS reforms are finally leading to cheaper private medical insurance have emerged after Standard Life Healthcare became the first major PMI provider...

ISTC sector set for shake-out as wave two draws to a close

The independent hospital sector is gearing up for a shake-out following news that some of the main independent sector treatment centre (ISTC) providers are...

UK incumbents cement place in NHS market as Nuffield secures first ISTC win

TheUK incumbent hospital providers are emerging as the main players in the second wave of independent sector treatment centre (ISTC) procurement after Nuffield Hospitals...

Care UK secures first contract from ISTC two

Care UK has been appointed preferred bidder for the Greater Manchester clinical assessment, treatment and support services project. Under the deal, the company, which...

Mercury Health secures Essex ISTC

Mercury Health has been announced preferred bidder for the Essex independent sector treatment centre (ISTC) under the phase two of procurement. Under the deal,...

Controversial CATS procurement on hold after PCTs announce public consultation

The controversial Cumbria and Lancashire capture assess and treatment scheme (CATS) has been put on hold after local primary care trusts (PCTs) announced plans...

Sign up to code of practice on advertising a requirement of NHS contracts

Independent providers that treat NHS patients may have to sign up to a new code of practice on advertising and marketing. Under proposals outlined...