Circle Health Group (Circle), the UK’s largest private hospital operator, part of PureHealth, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, has been named the UK’s leading Private Hospital Group by HealthInvestor.
The award recognises organisations whose hospitals show excellence in their delivery of care, commitment to the community and innovation in healthcare. Circle Health Group was commended for strong commercial performance, outstanding patient outcomes and satisfaction across all major specialty areas. Circle’s win follows its acquisition by PureHealth in August 2023.
Shaista Asif, Group Chief Executive Officer at PureHealth, said: “We are proud of Circle Health Group's achievement of being recognised as UK’s Top Private Hospital Group. This accomplishment not only underscores our dedication to setting high standards in healthcare excellence, but also highlights our strategic vision in enhancing clinical outcomes and patient experiences across our network. At PureHealth, placing the patient’s experience at the heart of our vision is not just a priority, but our guiding principle. Our international presence, including significant investments in quality assets like Circle Health Group, allows us to bring world-class clinical practices to the UAE. This synergy enriches our local healthcare services by integrating advanced methodologies and innovations proven in some of the world’s leading healthcare systems. For our patients in Abu Dhabi and beyond, this means access to cutting-edge treatments and a caliber of care that aligns with global best practices, ensuring that the benefits of our international achievements are felt right here at home.”
Paolo Pieri, CEO of Circle Health Group, said: “To win this prestigious award is a testament to our teams, who continue to strive to deliver on the very best in care across our facilities. We’ve invested heavily in robotic technology, new clinics and the latest diagnostic equipment; this has all led to clinical outcomes in the top quartile of the sector, alongside unrivalled staff and patient satisfaction metrics. We’re especially pleased that we ranked one of the top five Best Big Employers in the UK across all sectors, and the award of Best Company overall in the healthcare category.”
Judges noted that Circle is now the largest provider of private orthopaedics surgery in England, with growth outperforming the market. Additionally, clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction were all at record highs, with 92 per cent of patients rating their experience in the very good percentile.
