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European Health Data Space published — will enter into force later in March

On March 5th 2025 the European Health Data Space (EHDS) Regulation was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The European Commission describes the EHDS as "a game changer for healthcare in Europe" that aims to transform how health data is accessed, used, and shared across the EU.

New contract for UK GPs giving them more money and flexibility

A new GP contract will “fix the front door” of the NHS and bring back the family doctor, the government has announced. The new deal agreed with the British Medical Association (BMA) will free up doctors from box-ticking targets to concentrate on patients and take first steps to end the “8am scramble” for appointments. 

Clariane’s 2024 results boost share price

The share price of listed pan-European French elderly care group Clariane shot up 33% last week, after the release of 2024 results showing a return to profitability.

Activos presents elderly care roadmap at European Parliament

Spain-based pan-European REIT Healthcare Activos has presented a “strategic roadmap” for expanding Europe’s elderly care capacity to MEPs at the European Parliament, given that the continent’s 80+ population will roughly double by 2050. 

Fresenius surpasses expectations in 2024, driven by Kabi growth and strategic restructuring

Fresenius, Germany’s largest for-profit hospital group, has just released its 2024 annual results, and CEO Michael Sen’s “Future Fresenius” strategy is in full swing. The company beat market expectations for FY24 earnings, with strong performance from its hospital drug unit, Kabi. The unit saw a 21% jump in EBIT year-on-year, hitting €340 million, driven by solid revenue growth and better productivity.

Germany’s 2025 election — what does it mean for private healthcare?

With Germany’s election results in, the healthcare landscape is rife with discussions about what lies ahead. While a number of conclusions can be drawn from these elections, the increasing polarisation of the German electorate is the most stark realisation. As a result, the Bundestag is likely to become more polarised and less willing to compromise. This expectation is further supported by speculation that the outgoing coalition and the CDU may work together to pass legislation before the new parliament convenes. Final results are to be confirmed on March 14.

KKR is now the largest shareholder in India’s cancer care giant, HCG

KKR, a US-based private equity firm, has acquired a majority stake in HealthCare Global (HCG), a Bengaluru-based cancer hospital chain, from CVC Capital in a $400 million deal (54% stake), following weeks of media speculation. Announced on 23 February, the deal includes an open offer that could raise KKR’s stake to 77%, making it HCG’s controlling shareholder.

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