UK Health expenditure now at EU average with contribution from the independent sector continuing to grow
Figures published today by leading healthcare market intelligence provider, LaingBuisson, reveal that UK healthcare spending of £185bn in 2015 continues to be dominated by government expenditure at 80% of all healthcare spend, higher than any other OECD, EU or G7 nation. However, the independent sector…
LaingBuisson comments on overseas patients market
Speaking to the Financial Times, LaingBuisson consultant Ted Townsend has said that Cleveland Clinics entrance in the London market is unlikely to relieve pressure on the NHS, rather it extends the capital’s ability to provide services to patients from overseas. Read the full FT story…
Demand for private medical cover increases as corporates extend schemes
Demand for UK private medical cover increased in 2015, reversing a declining trend in recent years. Latest figures from healthcare market intelligence provider LaingBuisson have revealed that the number of private medical cover subscriber policies in the UK grew by 2.1% to reach 4 million,…
Value of independent sector healthcare provision grows by 5% to £45.4 billion, according to latest LaingBuisson figures
Figures published today by healthcare consultancy LaingBuisson reveal that the revenues generated by independent sector (non-statutory) providers across 12 core health and care market segments grew by 5% in 2015 to reach £45.3bn. Growth was led by private acute healthcare, up 8% to £7.8bn (driven…
Emergence of ‘super specialty’ clinics in Central London
The Central London private hospital market is opening up to a new breed of small, highly specialised provider, according to the latest research from healthcare analyst LaingBuisson. Findings published in the updated Private Acute Medical Care in Central London show that theatre capacity in the…
