Last week HBI reported on the South African parliament approving a national / statutory health insurance scheme, which would bring universal healthcare to the rainbow nation at the expense of private providers. HBI speaks to a South African operator to find out how this may affect them.
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Small practices in Germany looking for quick sale ahead of legislation
A glut of small outpatient clinics in Germany are coming to market as uncertainty grows over the nature of the reforms which federal Minister for Health Karl Lauterbach may be able to pass - but there are questions about the limits of Lauterbach's power.
June 23, 2023
Where to look for green shoots in health care M&A
M&A in European health care has been almost at a standstill in H1 2023, as the chasm between the price expectations of buyers and sellers has grown. HBI asks if the prospects look better for H2 and beyond, with the help of market experts.
June 16, 2023
South Africa votes for SHI at expense of private care
South Africa's parliament has voted for a new health insurance bill which will pave the way towards universal healthcare – at the expense of private care.
June 16, 2023
Robotic surgery on the rise
Robotic surgery is on the rise and increasingly being deployed for less invasive and more precise surgery. HBI speaks to a consultant (and robot enthusiast) to find out more.
June 16, 2023
Markets in Middle East and India on brink of maturity
The private healthcare markets in major Indian and middle eastern cities are on the brink of becoming mature according to a consulting source, and this will require operators and investors to take a different approach.
June 15, 2023
Bupa partners with Ascenti
Multinational insurance giant Bupa has partnered with Ascenti, a UK post-acute rehabilitation provider, to offer physiotherapy services for members.
June 12, 2023
Who’s paying for dentistry?
Data from the OECD shows who is paying for dentistry across the EU.
June 9, 2023
UK middle market set to boom
The growing self-pay middle market in the UK is set to boom off the back of continuing NHS struggles, and patients' increasing willingness to pay for affordable alternatives. HBI speaks to multiple sources and hears groups accustomed to NHF tariff work could benefit most.
June 8, 2023
German investor ban would have “huge impact” on radiotherapy
Plans to ban indirect private equity ownership of MVZ outpatient facilities in Germany would have a huge impact on radiotherapy according to an operator source and panellist at HBI 2023.
June 8, 2023
Ribera CEO positive about Alzira future
Last week we reported how the result of the recent elections in Valencia means the Alzira model may yet survive in Spain. We speak to the CEO of the hospital group which pioneered that model to see what he thinks might happen next.
June 5, 2023
GenesisCare in the US files for bankruptcy
GenesisCare, the radiotherapy group with operations in the US, UK, Australia and Spain, has filed for voluntary reorganisation under chapter 11 of the US bankruptcy code and will look to sell off its US assets. HBI speaks to an advisory source to find out more.
