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Private MRI scans offer faster results amid NHS waits

Facing long NHS waiting lists, patients are turning to private scans for results in days. Services like Scan.com offer MRI scans from £300 with direct booking. Discover a quicker path to diagnosis.

Oakley Capital buys GLAS in £1bn+ finance deal

Private equity firm Oakley Capital, backer of Time Out, secures a majority stake in loan administration leader GLAS. The £1bn+ deal signals major growth in private credit. Discover the details.

Spire Healthcare Sets Takeover Bid Deadline

Spire Healthcare, the UK's largest private hospital group, has set a 20 January deadline for suitors to express takeover interest. Learn about the shareholder pressure and potential sale.

US Healthcare Cuts Widen Life Expectancy Gap

As US Congress slashes Medicaid and Obamacare subsidies, life expectancy falls behind Chile and Panama. Explore the stark inequality where billionaires invest in anti-ageing while the poor die younger.

Mangione Hearing Previews High-Stakes Murder Trial

A New York court hearing for Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, offered a dramatic preview of a trial set to tackle America's healthcare crisis, gun violence, and wealth inequality. Follow the latest developments.

What patients truly want from their surgeons

A new study reveals patients seek empathy and shared decisions from surgeons, not just technical skill. Discover why holistic care is crucial for patient outcomes in the UK.

Lords' 1,000 Amendments Stall Assisted Dying Bill

The Assisted Dying Bill, backed by MPs, faces a logjam in the House of Lords with over 1,000 tabled amendments. Critics call it a democratic outrage as dying people await a compassionate law.

PFI NHS Buildings: Design Flaws & High Costs

Architect Martin Cook warns against repeating PFI mistakes for NHS buildings, citing poor design quality and escalating maintenance costs. Learn why this procurement model failed.

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