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Author: BusinessReport

Primary Health Properties’ £1.7 billion Assura acquisition has cleared UK competition review, paving the way for a £6 billion private healthcare REIT that will drive community care growth and modernise the UK’s healthcare estate.

Author: Business Matters

Irish investors JP McManus, John Magnier and Dermot Desmond have sold Barchester Healthcare to US-based Welltower for £5.2 billion. The deal marks Ireland’s largest private healthcare divestment and highlights the country’s global investment influence.

Author: HOK

Bon Secours Health System has expanded Ireland’s private healthcare network with a €213 million hospital in Limerick, the first major private facility in nearly 20 years. The project integrates sustainable design with advanced, patient-focused care.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Private healthcare is entering a decisive phase of renewal, defined by innovation, reinvestment, and a sharper focus on outcomes. This edition highlights how the sector is evolving beyond recovery and towards long-term growth, shaped by both clinical excellence and financial discipline. Ailesbury Clinic named Cosmetic Clinic of the Year at Private Healthcare Awards 2025 underscores how patient trust, advanced techniques, and responsible growth continue to differentiate leading providers. The award reflects a broader trend within private healthcare: the convergence of quality assurance and brand credibility in a competitive market. Meanwhile, Bon Secours opens new Limerick hospital to expand Ireland’s private healthcare capacity captures an inflection point for infrastructure. The €213 million investment demonstrates renewed confidence in Ireland’s healthcare system and the appetite for sustainable, patient-centred expansion. Finally, GE HealthCare raises profit outlook as private healthcare demand drives quarterly gains signals global alignment between technological innovation and operational resilience. Imaging and diagnostics remain at the core of profitability and improved patient care, reinforcing how advanced tools shape value creation across the sector. These stories point to an industry charting a clear path towards modernisation and strategic growth. Read the full features in this edition for deeper analysis.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ailesbury Clinic has been honoured as Cosmetic Clinic of the Year at the Private Healthcare Awards 2025, recognising its exceptional standards in patient care, clinical innovation, and aesthetic excellence.

Author: Mobi Health News

MJH Life Sciences has acquired BPD Healthcare to merge data-driven marketing with its healthcare media operations. The acquisition expands MJH’s capabilities in delivering integrated content, strategy, and communications to medical and life sciences professionals.

Author: Globe Newswire

Kahuna Workforce Solutions and Relias have formed a strategic partnership to integrate learning and competency validation. The collaboration helps healthcare organisations strengthen readiness, streamline onboarding, ensure compliance, and enhance patient care quality.

Author: Irish Legal News

Carson McDowell has strengthened its healthcare practice in Ireland with the appointment of Deirdre Ryan as partner. Her addition enhances the firm’s expertise in healthcare litigation and regulatory advisory services.

Author: Irish Medical Times

Mediq has announced plans to acquire Ireland’s Medguard Healthcare, combining their strengths in supply chain efficiency and customer-focused service. The move aims to enhance healthcare delivery across hospitals and care providers in the region.

Author: Irish Tech News

OxygenCare has partnered with Finland-based Medanets to strengthen Ireland’s digital healthcare ecosystem. The collaboration enhances clinical efficiency through integrated mobile solutions for point-of-care documentation as well as real-time patient data access.