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Governance gaps in NTPF raise wider concerns for private healthcare
A recent internal review from Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) has revealed deep governance and operational flaws in the management of National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) clinics.
AI in Irish hospitals signals shift in patient care expectations
Ireland’s first in-hospital AI centre has launched at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, positioning private and public healthcare for a data-driven future.
Private hospitals take lion’s share of public waiting list funds
Private hospitals are now receiving 60% of the public money allocated to address Ireland’s waiting list crisis, earning over €100m annually through the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF).
Care crunch
As innovation powers forward, so too does the pressure on private healthcare.
Tensions rise over private provider's GP targets
A storm is brewing in the South West as GPs raise alarms over HealthHero’s new out-of-hours performance targets, which link shift allocation to consultation speed and triage outcomes.
Digital health accelerates through acquisition momentum
Private healthcare is entering a new era of integration, with tech-led acquisitions reshaping how patient engagement, workforce planning, and diagnostics are delivered.
Private care steps up in hospital site transformation
CI Healthcare is set to lead a £5 million redevelopment of Guernsey’s former King Edward VII hospital, converting the long-vacant site into a 33-bed care facility by 2027.
Health insurance uptake stalling as costs climb
New data from the Health Insurance Authority reveals a sharp decline in new private health insurance policies—nearly halved compared to last year’s third quarter.
Private health cover nears €2,000 as cost pressures bite
Private health insurance is edging towards a tipping point. The average annual premium in Ireland has surged to nearly €2,000—up almost €200 since last year and €480 over two years—raising red flags for future market growth.
Tech breakthrough redefines how infant pain is measured
Oxford’s PINCH project is pioneering a smarter, evidence-based way to assess pain in infants—using brain and heart signals instead of subjective cues like crying or facial expressions.
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