Bupa acquires Cromwell Hospital
Bupa, the leading health and care company,
recently announced the acquisition of Cromwell Hospital, London as
part of a plan to create a flagship private hospital in the
capital.
The Hospital is very excited by this news as
both companies share similar values in offering high quality
private health services.
Fergus Kee, managing director of Bupa UK
Health Insurance said: "Private patients tell us they want more
high quality private health services in London. We believe
there is tremendous opportunity to introduce modern, innovative
ways of delivering healthcare in the capital offering high levels
of customer service, clinical excellence and more cost effective
care.
"We will be investing a further £30 million in
Cromwell Hospital over the next two years to create a centre of
excellence for private patients.
"Bupa originally entered the private hospital
market because of a shortage of private hospital beds in the 1970s.
This is no longer the case outside London. This was one
of the reasons for selling Bupa hospitals in 2007. For many
years, Bupa has been looking for the right opportunity to have a
flagship hospital in London. Until now, that opportunity has
not arisen," he said.
Hume Martin, CEO, Cromwell Hospital said:
"Bupa’s health expertise and the stability that will come from
being part of the Bupa Group will enable the hospital to fulfill
its potential in London."
For further information:
Download Bupa’s press release.
Bupa website
March 17, 2008