PHIN appoints Dr Ian Gargan as chief executive

As of September

Hemma Visavadia
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The Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) has confirmed the appointment of Dr Ian Gargan as its chief executive, taking on the role from September.

The network is an independent, government-mandated source of information on privately funded healthcare in the UK. Gargan (pictured), who joins PHIN from Imagine Healthcare, brings with him a range of experience as a medical doctor and qualified psychologist who has worked in both the public and private healthcare sectors. He also has experience working within healthcare organisations with a focus on increasing patient outcomes, while adhering to ethical and governance standards. Jayne Scott, chair of PHIN, said: "Personally and on behalf of the board, I am delighted to welcome Ian...

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