Flat PMI growth leading to innovation, LaingBuisson report finds
PMI markets have remained ‘stagnant’ for the second year running, but a new trend of insurers repositioning themselves as ‘health and wellbeing’ providers could...
PHIN appoints clinical advisor
Dr Natalie Silvey has been appointed a clinical advisor at the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN).
Working part-time at PHIN alongside her role as a...
Gender divide in cosmetic procedures
The number of cosmetic surgery procedures being performed is declining slightly, but a gender divide is becoming ‘clear’ for some treatments, according to the...
Sensyne Health signs research agreement with NHS trust
AI clinical healthcare company Sensyne Health has entered into a strategic research agreement with an NHS trust to use AI to analyse genetic data...
NHS PPUs offer ‘win-win’ for NHS and private sector, says consultant
‘Build and they will come’ was the message on NHS private patient units (PPUs) that rang out at yesterday's Private Healthcare Summit.
Philip Housden, founder...
Aviva launches mental health service for big companies
Aviva is launching a mental health service for employees belonging to large corporate clients, offering quick and specialised support for mental health conditions.
The service,...
Ramsay Health Care and Ascension in joint buying venture
Ramsay Health Care has entered into a joint venture with US healthcare group Ascension to build a new global supply chain.
Ascension, the largest non-profit...
Primonial Group to buy 71 hospitals from Medical Properties Trust
Primonial Group is planning a joint venture with global healthcare real estate investor Medical Properties Trust (MPT) which will see the French asset manager...
Spire appoints CFO
Spire Healthcare has appointed Jitesh Sodha as chief financial officer, taking up the position at the beginning of October.
In March Sodha stepped down as...
NHS trust partners with property company
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has entered into a 15-year ‘non-exclusive’ partnership with property company Health Innovation Partners (HIP) to develop its...