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Claudia McGloin joins Private Healthcare Awards 2026 judging panel
Claudia McGloin, Regenerative Medicine and Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner at The Regenerative Expert Nurse, joins the judging panel for the Private Healthcare Awards 2026, bringing over 28 years of nursing experience, a specialisation in Platelet-Rich Plasma practice, and a career defined by advancing clinical standards, patient safety, and evidence-based regenerative aesthetics across Ireland and internationally. An editorial board member of the Journal of Aesthetic Nursing, international conference speaker, and developer of a PRP competency framework adopted across the UK and Ireland, McGloin contributes authoritative clinical expertise and a commitment to healthcare excellence to the evaluation of entries across Ireland's private healthcare sector.
Northern Ireland’s Waiting List Reimbursement Scheme Opens a Cross-Border Revenue Channel for Irish Private Hospitals
Northern Ireland’s Waiting List Reimbursement Scheme, which opened on 2 June 2025, funds Northern Irish residents to access private treatment in the Republic of Ireland. For Irish private hospitals, this is a publicly reimbursed inbound patient channel that requires no insurance negotiation and arrives at a moment of structural capacity expansion.
The Medical City and PhilCare partner to expand prepaid healthcare access across Philippine hospital network
Philippine hospital network The Medical City and health maintenance organisation PhilCare have partnered to make PhilCare's prepaid healthcare products accessible across TMC's full network of hospitals and clinics. The agreement covers the flagship Ortigas hospital, three regional TMC hospitals, and more than 70 TMC Clinics nationwide.
Burjeel Medical City and Roswell Park establish specialist thoracic surgery programme in the UAE
UAE private hospital Burjeel Medical City has partnered with New York-based Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Centre to establish a specialised thoracic surgery programme, aiming to reduce the need for regional patients to travel overseas for complex procedures.
Spire Healthcare appoints Debbie White as chair amid £1 billion takeover discussions
UK private hospital operator Spire Healthcare has appointed insider Debbie White as chair, succeeding Ian Cheshire who steps down after five years in the role. The leadership change comes as Spire continues takeover talks with second-largest investor Toscafund over a £1 billion proposal.
VeinCentre opens first Northern Ireland clinic in south Belfast as UK network reaches 44 sites
UK vein treatment specialist VeinCentre has opened its first clinic in Northern Ireland on Stranmillis Road in south Belfast, marking the chain's 44th site across the UK. The clinic is led by vascular surgeon Colin Weir, who brings more than 25 years of experience across NHS and private practice.
Kingsbridge Healthcare Group invests €4.5 million to expand Sligo hospital diagnostics and surgery
Irish private hospital operator Kingsbridge Healthcare Group is investing €4.5 million in its Sligo facility to expand diagnostic and day surgery services across the north-west region. The upgrade includes new endoscopy equipment, a CT scanner, and an additional operating theatre serving patients across Sligo, Leitrim, south Donegal, north Mayo, and Roscommon.
Declan O'Callaghan named as judge for Private Healthcare Awards 2026
Declan O'Callaghan, retired Medical Director and former senior leader at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, and Pfizer Healthcare Ireland, joins the judging panel for the Private Healthcare Awards 2026, bringing 15 years of clinical and academic cardiology practice alongside a distinguished career in pharmaceutical industry leadership to the evaluation process. A qualified Pharmaceutical Physician, former Chairman of the Association of Pharmaceutical Physicians in Ireland, and holder of UCD diplomas in Health Economics and Corporate Governance, O'Callaghan contributes an authoritative perspective spanning clinical medicine, pharmaceutical governance, and healthcare policy to the assessment of entries across Ireland's private healthcare sector.
The HSE Medical Recruitment and Retention Report 2025 Gives Private Hospitals a Precise Map of the Talent Competition They Must Win
The HSE Medical Recruitment and Retention Report 2025, published in May 2026, confirms that 80% of specialist-trained doctors remain in Ireland. For private hospitals competing for that talent against a widening public pay gap, the report is both a measure of the challenge and a map of where the opportunity lies.
HealthMutual Group and OncoCare sign Pan-Asian agreement to build integrated oncology care ecosystem
Asia-Pacific healthcare management group HealthMutual Group and private oncology provider OncoCare have signed a Pan-Asian Strategic Cooperation Agreement to build an integrated closed-loop oncology care ecosystem spanning Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
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