Back in May, UK politician Wes Streeting made national headlines when he said patient choice was underused. Waiting lists were at a record high so this comment seems so obvious it's barely worth reporting. Of course the private sector should get involved! And yet because this was the UK, it was worth reporting, not least because Mr Streeting is the health spokesman for the centre-left opposition Labour Party.
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Ramsay share price plummets as results released
Australia-based multinational hospital group Ramsay Health Care’s disappointing results have seen its share price drop by double digits since close Wednesday. It seems its European segment’s performance did not match that of its other divisions.
August 25, 2023
Garofalo’s Roman return signals boost to Italian hospital sector
Listed Italian hospital group Garofalo Healthcare has re-entered Rome by acquiring rival Aurelia 80. Despite a difficult regulatory environment, HBI hears conditions are set up for the group to thrive.
August 25, 2023
UK private sector set to expand nursing degree apprenticeship programmes
The UK private sector is set to take a more active role in training nurses. As the market’s biggest group by revenue expands its nursing apprenticeship programme, HBI speaks to a workforce expert to find out more.
August 24, 2023
Sell-side valuations jump in Italian dentistry
M&A in Italian dentistry is becoming less profitable for buyers, and sell-side valuations have jumped.
August 24, 2023
Vox tries to force Alzira restoration
The far-right Vox party in Spain is trying to force Valencia’s regional government to restore the Alzira model.
August 18, 2023
Counting the Cost: The impact of inflation on Europe’s health care market
What impact has the high inflation of the past 18 months had on growth in Europe’s health care market? Have for-profit operators been able to pass on cost increases to payors? And have patients paying out of pocket, in the face of rising prices and squeezed budgets, cut back at all? In this first instalment to answer these questions, we focus on the for-profit hospital, imaging and nursing home sectors in the UK, France and Germany.
August 18, 2023
How long are patients waiting for care?
It is well reported that long wait times for public treatment have pushed patients towards private pay, but OECD data reveals just how staggering the delays really are.
August 18, 2023
Counting the Cost: The impact of inflation on Europe’s health care market
What impact has the high inflation of the past 18 months had on growth in Europe’s health care market? Have for-profit operators been able to pass on cost increases to payors? And have patients paying out of pocket, in the face of rising prices and squeezed budgets, cut back at all? In this first instalment […]
August 18, 2023
Finnish outsourcing will drive double digit revenue boost
Finland’s for-profit health and care sector is ecstatic as an invigorated push for public-to-private outsourcing could see a double-digit boost to revenues.
August 18, 2023
Buy or bust for Babylon UK?
Digital health unicorn-turned-mouse Babylon could still have buyers for its UK business, despite its recent difficulties.
August 18, 2023
Germany can’t save small hospitals from insolvency
German health minister Karl Lauterbach’s reforms may not save all small, struggling hospitals from a natural demise after all, despite previous claims to the contrary.
