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Doctify confirmed as Gold Sponsor of Private Healthcare Awards 2026
Doctify has been announced as Gold Sponsor of the Private Healthcare Awards 2026, bringing its trusted global network of verified healthcare providers to the programme ahead of the awards gala on 2 October at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry. The partnership reflects Doctify's commitment to advancing patient experience and its alignment with organisations driving excellence in private healthcare across Ireland.
Ireland’s GP Direct Access Diagnostic Imaging Initiative Opens a New Primary Care Referral Channel for Private Radiology Providers
A recent study confirms that Ireland’s GP direct access diagnostic imaging initiative is already altering referral patterns, creating a new primary-care-originated patient flow into private radiology facilities. Private diagnostic providers that register as approved GP referral destinations and invest in imaging capacity will capture a growing and publicly endorsed revenue channel.
Radiology Partners buys Everlight in reported 715 million dollar deal
Radiology Partners has agreed to acquire London-based teleradiology provider Everlight Radiology, in a deal reportedly worth $715 million (€660 million). The transaction gives the US group a subspecialty radiology network spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
LDC-backed Agentis expands healthcare arm with CPS acquisition
Agentis Health Group has acquired Clinical Pharmacist Solutions, adding outsourced pharmacy and clinical support capability to its healthcare division. The deal positions the LDC-backed group to capture demand created by the NHS shift toward community-based, technology-enabled care.
Bupa Dental Care rolls out drill free decay treatment
Bupa Dental Care has partnered with vVARDIS to introduce Curodont Repair, a drill-free treatment for early tooth decay, across its UK practices. The move targets dental anxiety and aims to close the gap between prevention and invasive restorative treatment.
Blackrock Health opens specialist breast programme in Dublin
Blackrock Health has opened a Specialist Breast Programme at its Women's Health Centre, offering a full breast care pathway from referral through to treatment and follow-up. The service brings assessment, diagnostics and multidisciplinary treatment planning together in one model of care.
Mater Private appoints cardiologist to lead Cork cath lab
Mater Private Network has appointed interventional cardiologist Dr Simon Walsh to lead the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory at Mater Private Cork. The appointment expands access to complex coronary intervention for patients across Munster.
Caroline Byrne joins Private Healthcare Awards 2026 judging panel
Caroline Byrne, Managing Director of Medica Ireland, joins the judging panel for the Private Healthcare Awards 2026, bringing over 20 years of experience across frontline healthcare operations and senior executive leadership in diagnostic, obstetric, and teleradiology services. A champion of patient access, quality improvement, and healthcare innovation, Byrne contributes a practitioner's understanding of the challenges facing healthcare providers in delivering high-quality diagnostic care across Ireland's private healthcare sector.
Ireland’s GLP-1 Obesity Treatment Market Is Expanding Rapidly and Licensed Private Healthcare Providers Are Best Placed to Lead It
HPRA data published in 2026 confirms that illegal GLP-1 product seizures surged 30-fold in 2025, confirming mass patient demand for weight management medicines in Ireland. Licensed private healthcare providers who build structured, clinician-led obesity medicine programmes will capture a commercially significant and clinically important market.
Toscafund extends Spire deadline for a fifth time as financing remains the only outstanding condition
Spire Healthcare has extended Toscafund's deadline to 3 September, the fifth extension since May. Due diligence has now concluded, financing alone is keeping the £1 billion deal from formalising, and five extensions signal that assembling institutional co-investment for a hedge fund acquisition is harder than expected.
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