Private providers have, in the past, found it difficult to try and introduce their innovation into the NHS. Now, the UK government is promising to create a better environment for digital and technology companies to thrive and providers are excited.
The number of people who are covered by private health insurance has largely risen across Europe in the past decade, according to a report by the OECD.
Healthcare Europa talks to Barry Lanesman, CEO of UK dentistry group Dentex, to find out about its co-ownership business model, plans for the future, and views of the market.
The UK's health minister Matt Hancock has revealed in an interview that upcoming integrated care project contracts (ICPs) will not be awarded to private care providers.
The UK's biggest healthcare outsourcer has struck a partnership with a hospital trust in the southwest of the country to take on all non-emergency orthopaedic procedures. It is the first example of a promising model for private providers which could soon become more widespread.
The medical dermatological market in the UK is worth £2bn and growing 10% annually. Demand is high, but we hear stretched NHS resources have been reducing supply. Earlier in the year, the NHS announced it would stop funding some procedures including the removal of benign skin lesions, and waiting lists for dermatological treatments are growing. We speak to a UK-based PE firm about resulting growth in the UK private dermatological market.
Healthcare Europa hears the NHS is selling thousands of inpatient care home beds to the private sector. We talk to the author of a government report to find out why.
Elderly care providers in the UK have a tough market to navigate. While the sector awaits a government Green Paper consultation document this autumn, we interview the owner of mid-market player Gold Care Homes, Ravi Gidar, on what his plans are going forward.
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