Swedish digi-physical healthcare company Kry has voted to significantly simplify its shareholder structure by reducing the number of categories of shares it has and converting most of its preference shares into ordinary shares.
Burjeel Holdings, a major private hospital and primary healthcare provider in the MENA region, has announced the launch of nine new primary care clinics across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Dubai. The new facilities are the result of an AED 20 million investment (~USD 5.45 million) by Burjeel Holdings.
Private Medical Insurance (PMI) is now the most sought-after employee benefit in the UK, as shown in a recent study by Zest, a technology provider.
Among 2,000 UK adults surveyed, 33% ranked PMI as the top benefit, ahead of increased pension contributions (32%), employer support on energy bills (24%), and a wellbeing allowance (20%).
UK telehealth company Livi (a subsidiary of Swedish telehealth company Kry) has launched an employer-funded GP service targeted at small and medium sized businesses. The new service gives employees of companies that sign up access to on-demand online video consultations with a GP via Livi’s app. We speak to Jamie Griffin, Head of Commercial (NHS) at Livi, to find out more.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled plans for a decade-long reform programme for the National Health Service, potentially opening up new avenues for private sector involvement in the UK’s creaking public health system.
Lord Ara Darzi's eagerly anticipated independent review of the National Health Service (NHS) paints a stark picture of a health system in "critical condition" but with "vital signs" that remain strong.
Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport, Fleur Agema, has found herself following the same journey as that taken by her predecessor, Conny Holder, and has abandoned plans to prohibit private equity investment in Dutch healthcare.
This infographic focuses on Polish and Central and Eastern European healthcare expenditure patterns, revealing significant differences from Western European counterparts.
The UK branch of British multinational healthcare company Bupa is launching a new direct-to-consumer subscription service for primary care, giving customers access to same-day appointments with a private GP, starting at just over £200 per year.
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