In April 2018, Netcare announced it was to sell its 57% stake because it had failed to conclude a rent reduction transaction with the largest landlord on 35 of its 59 hospital properties.
[7] In October 2018, it was announced that it had agreed a deal with its creditors and landlords, including Hospital Topco, which involved injecting capital of at least £58 million, extending the company's bank facilities to 2024 and reducing annual rent by £65M.
In November 2019, it was reported that Circle Health, a smaller competitor, planned to acquire the company.
The majority of patients BMI Healthcare treats were government sponsored from the Gulf regions of the Middle East.
Patients usually spent 5–8 days in hospital and are admitted the night before to take account of travelling.
It sought to promote healthier living through a range of initiatives in order to lessen the impact these diseases have on the British population.
[23] From 9 to 27 September 2013, BMI Healthcare supported participants taking part in Ask Italian's Grand tour, raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.
BMI Healthcare provided nurses and physiotherapists to ensure those taking part remained injury free for the length of the tour.
[26] In 2011, BMI Healthcare became the first private healthcare provider in the UK to be awarded VTE (Venous Thromboembolism) exemplar status across all of its sites, recognising its efforts to reduce the health risks associated with Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary embolism.