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Scotland pioneers free digital mental health therapeutics

Scotland will become the first country in the world to offer digital therapeutics for insomnia and anxiety for free at a national level, after NHS Scotland announced on October 13 that it has contracted with digital therapeutics group Big Health to make its two apps available to all five million Scottish adults. Big Health’s UK Director, Dr. Charlotte Lee, tells HBI the company plans to retain its focus on insomnia and anxiety as these areas are key to good overall mental health.
October 28, 2021

“Secret” Artemis sale talks, as Veonet process progresses

HBI understands that Montagu, owners of Artemis Augenkliniken which is Germany’s second-largest ophthalmology chain by revenue, is in bilateral talks to sell. HBI names the potential buyer, and also has a delve into the ongoing sale - and current finances - of Veonet Group.
October 21, 2021

Priory appoints new CEO, refinancing put on hold

UK-based mental health and specialist residential adult care group Priory has postponed syndication of a planned €800m refinancing. The move comes ahead of a seemingly unconnected broadcast of an investigation into one or more of the group's facilities, and the announcement of a new UK CEO.
October 21, 2021

BetterUp becomes world’s largest mental fitness startup

BetterUp, the mental fitness platform that employs Prince Harry as its chief impact officer, has become the largest mental health and coaching startup in the world, with its valuation reaching $4.7bn after raising $300m in series E. President Omar Dawood explains to HBI the drivers behind its success.
October 20, 2021

Swanton acquires two UK specialist care providers

Apposite Capital-backed UK-based specialist residential care group Swanton Care & Community has bought specialist care providers LH Social Care and Lavender Group Homes. HBI speaks with Sam Gray, managing partner of Apposite Capital, to find out more.
October 19, 2021

Top Doctors raises $13m to boost growth

Top Doctors, the third biggest doctor-booking platform in private healthcare after EU-based Doctolib and global player DocPlanner, has raised $13m to improve its digital tools and grow in key sectors. HBI chats with Alberto E. Porciani, CEO of Top Doctors to find out more.
October 14, 2021

Aspen broken up in sale

UK hospital group Aspen Healthcare has been broken up with the core business sold to non-profit Nuffield Health. Rival group Spire has bought one of the remaining hospitals and an NHS Trust bought out another. 
October 14, 2021

NHS telehealth contracts up for retender next year

Around half of the 183 contracts between NHS trusts and telehealth provider Attend Anywhere are expiring in March 2022. The upcoming tender process is expected to be competitive, with rivals including eConsult, which currently focuses on primary care, looking to increase market share in outpatient consultations. 
October 14, 2021

Interview: Dr James Mackay, medical director, Everything Genetic

UK genetic testing provider Everything Genetic has launched a new at-home predictive genetic testing service. HBI catches up with Dr James Mackay, medical director, to talk about the company’s plans for growth and the at home testing market.
October 14, 2021
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