Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Dev Discourse

The UK government will not introduce a sales tax on private healthcare services ahead of the November budget. Despite a looming fiscal gap, ministers confirm VAT, national insurance, and income tax rates will remain unchanged, maintaining stability for private healthcare providers.

Author: The Daily News

Emerald City Health is expanding mental health and substance use services in Longview with two new facilities, fully funded by Medicaid. The developments aim to reduce hospital congestion, streamline care, and provide comprehensive local options for patients with chronic behavioural health needs.

Author: Ireland Live

Health insurance premiums are rising again in Ireland, with VHI, Laya Healthcare, and Irish Life Health implementing increases this week. Families could face hikes of up to 27%, highlighting cost pressures in private healthcare and prompting a reassessment of plan suitability and value.

Author: Mobi Health News

Heidi Health has raised $65 million in Series B funding, bringing its valuation to $465 million. The Australia-based healthtech firm will use the capital to expand its AI medical scribe platform globally, targeting new markets and scaling clinician adoption across multiple continents.

Author: Irish News

Kingsbridge Health Group expands its footprint with the acquisition of Newry Private Clinic and new services at The Mid Ulster Clinic. The move enhances access to private healthcare, diagnostics, and women’s health services across Northern Ireland and supports wider cross-border healthcare collaboration.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Private Healthcare Awards 2025 have revealed a notable shortlist, reflecting both breadth and depth among Ireland’s private healthcare providers.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Private healthcare stands at a defining juncture, shaped by investment, recognition and market pressures. This edition explores how strategy and resilience are driving the sector forward, while underscoring the importance of adaptability in a shifting landscape. Standards of excellence are in sharp focus as the Private Healthcare Awards shortlist highlights organisations raising the bar in patient care, innovation and service delivery. Such recognition reflects a growing culture of accountability and sector-wide ambition. At the same time, long-term investment is reshaping infrastructure. The opening of Bon Secours’ €213m hospital in Limerick signals confidence in Ireland’s healthcare market and a commitment to expand capacity in response to rising demand. Meanwhile, Spire Healthcare’s exploration of a potential sale shows the influence of shareholder dynamics on strategic direction, emphasising that resilience requires balancing operational excellence with financial realities. Together, these developments point to a sector not defined by uncertainty, but by its ability to convert challenge into opportunity. Leaders who align strategy with sustainability will set the tone for private healthcare’s future growth.

Author: REUTERS

Private equity giants Blackstone and TPG have renewed interest in acquiring Hologic, a leading US medical diagnostics company specialising in women’s health. The potential deal, valued around $16 billion including debt, is under due diligence amid CEO incentives and recent stock depreciation.

Author: Financial Times

Spire Healthcare is exploring strategic options, including a potential sale, after shareholder pressure. The UK’s largest private hospital operator could be valued at over £1.4bn. Long NHS waiting lists and expanded partnerships underpin growth, attracting interest from global healthcare investors seeking UK exposure.

Author: DC Advisory

Cruinn Diagnostics, a leading Irish distributor of clinical diagnostics and laboratory equipment, has secured an investment from Waterland Private Equity. DC Advisory advised on the transaction, supporting shareholder objectives and driving growth, reinforcing Ireland’s healthcare distribution sector as a hub for strategic private equity activity.