Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Business Plus

Orwell Healthcare, a private nursing home operator in Dublin, is expanding its premium care facility with a €30m renovation and 200 new roles. The project significantly increases capacity in response to Ireland’s growing residential care shortfall.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Private healthcare is entering a period defined by sharper strategy, steadier investment and a widening focus on patient-centred innovation. This edition highlights developments that illustrate how providers are positioning themselves for a more resilient and competitive future. Just last month, Optilase Eye Clinic Named Healthcare Facility of the Year at the Private Healthcare Awards 2025 shows how targeted specialisation and strong clinical performance can set a benchmark for operational discipline. Such recognition of quality-led providers sets the benchmark for next year’s awards, raising the standard of excellence for all contenders. Healthcare Ireland expands with Kathryn Homes acquisition demonstrates that consolidation continues to shape provision. The move reflects a wider recalibration in residential and step-down care, where scale and integrated delivery models are becoming central to long-term sustainability. GE Healthcare acquires Intelerad to expand outpatient imaging services highlights the growing importance of digital infrastructure. Stronger imaging capabilities and cloud-based workflows are influencing how diagnostics will be delivered as outpatient settings take on more activity. These stories show a sector moving beyond incremental improvement and adopting more deliberate strategies for growth. The shift suggests that the coming year will reward those prepared to invest in capability and clarity of purpose.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Last month, Optilase Eye Clinic set a new benchmark in patient-centred excellence by being named the 2025 Healthcare Facility of the Year, and its achievement is now inspiring the next wave of entrants for next year’s Private Healthcare Awards.

Author: Sarawak Tribune

Ibraco Bhd sells land for RM35.4 million (€7.4 million) to NorthBank Specialist Hospital Sdn Bhd for a private hospital project in Sarawak, Malaysia. The move supports HMI Medical’s regional expansion and strengthens private healthcare access.

Author: Reuters

GE Healthcare will acquire Intelerad, a medical imaging software provider, for $2.3 billion (€2.0 billion) to strengthen its presence in outpatient care. The acquisition targets recurring revenue growth and cloud-based imaging solutions.

Author: Irish Independent

Laya Healthcare’s pre-tax profits more than doubled to €19.02m as premium increases supported revenue growth to €103.39m. The Irish private health insurer expanded membership to 717,000 and strengthened its Health and Wellness services network.

Author: Business Eye

Healthcare Ireland Group has completed the acquisition of Kathryn Homes, adding 13 care homes and expanding its footprint to 38 across Northern Ireland. The deal strengthens its private residential, nursing, and specialist care services network.

Author: Her.ie

Blackrock Health has opened the Blackrock Health Women’s Health Centre in Dublin, backed by a €16 million investment. The private facility offers consultant-led, integrated healthcare services covering a full spectrum of women’s health needs in Ireland.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The private healthcare sector continues to evolve through innovation, strategic partnerships, and a focus on patient-centred care. Organisations are expanding services, embracing technology, and delivering excellence in clinical and operational performance. Advancing specialised care, Blackrock Health opens Ireland’s most comprehensive women’s health centre showcases how dedicated facilities and integrated services improve outcomes and enhance patient experience across the country. International collaboration is also reshaping healthcare delivery. Saudi Arabia partners with Ewpartners to expand healthcare services highlights how cross-border investments and partnerships strengthen capacity, attract expertise, and support global standards in care. In the recently concluded Private Healthcare Awards 2025, Hamilton Park Care Facility was recognised as Residential Care Home/Nursing Home of the Year. Hamilton Park exemplifies how person-centred care, clinical excellence, and proactive strategies set benchmarks for others to follow in the 2026 Awards. These developments illustrate a private healthcare landscape defined by patient-focused innovation, strategic growth, and award-winning excellence. Explore the full stories and stay informed on the initiatives shaping Ireland’s private healthcare sector.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

After Hamilton Park Care Facility’s win as Residential Care Home/Nursing Home at the recently concluded Private Healthcare Awards, its achievement underscores the progress within Ireland’s sector as attention now turns to the leaders set to be recognised in 2026.