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Private care steps up in hospital site transformation

Author: BBC News

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


Author: RTE News

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

Author: Irish Independent

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

Author: Irish Tech News

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.

Mater Private Network Claims Top Honours in Healthcare Excellence

Author: Private Healthcare Awards

Mater Private Network has emerged as the standout performer at this year’s healthcare awards, proudly taking home two of the highest accolades of the evening: Overall Excellence Award and Private Hospital of the Year.

Honouring Heroes, Innovators & Game-Changers in Private Healthcare

Author: Private Healthcare Awards

The wait is nearly over! The Private Healthcare Awards 2025 are fast approaching

Cracks widening

Author: April Lara

The private healthcare sector is enjoying record demand, but the surface gloss conceals deeper strains.

Cash-only clinics under scrutiny

Author: Highland Radio

Allegations of consultants demanding cash-only payments at private clinics have triggered a formal investigation by the HSE.

Ireland’s appetite for private healthcare hits new highs

Author: Healthcare and Protection

Ireland is mirroring – and in some cases outpacing – the UK’s shift towards private medical insurance (PMI) as the preferred route to timely treatment.

UPMC Ireland bets big on digital future with single EHR platform

Author: Business Wire

UPMC Ireland is undertaking a bold digital transformation, positioning MEDITECH Expanse as the backbone of a unified, cloud-based system that spans hospitals, cancer centres, and clinics.

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