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Assura plc lists on Johannesburg Stock Exchange

Assura plc, a UK real estate investment trust (REIT), has confirmed that the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has granted approval for it to have a secondary listing on the Main Board of the JSE. Trading is expected to take effect on Thursday 21 November 2024.

German government’s collapse kills MVZ reform — at least for now

Germany’s cabinet coalition government has collapsed. This means a major reform launched by (soon to be former) Health Minister Karl Lauterbach which in its original form proposed effectively banning “locust” investors from buying outpatient facilities, but had subsequently been heavily watered down, will now not be passed at all. The desire to increase restrictions on private investment may live on in future governments, however.

UK IVF sector is set for stronger 2025, with continued PE interest despite growing consolidation

FutureLife Group, a pan-European provider of IVF and genetic services, has announced its expansion in the UK with the acquisition of the independent fertility clinic Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM). This acquisition strengthens FutureLife’s presence in the UK, complementing its operations at Center for Reproductive and Genetic Health (CRGH) in central London. 

Circle Health launches business version of MyWay for UK workers

Circle Health, a healthcare provider operating Britain’s largest network of independent hospitals, has launched a business alternative for its subscription-based health insurance product “specifically aimed at keeping UK workers healthy”.

PureHealth considers buying NMC in UAE

PureHealth Holding PJSC, a United Arab Emirates-based healthcare company, is considering an acquisition of NMC Healthcare, a private healthcare network in the same region, Bloomberg reports, citing “people familiar with the matter”.

Affidea launches digital weight loss service with Reset Health

Affidea, the pan-European provider of community based clinics, advanced diagnostics, and specialist services, has partnered with Reset Health, owners of the Roczen platform, to launch the digital weight loss and type 2 diabetes management solution across its network.

AXA launches new product for SMEs with global teams

AXA Global Healthcare, offering global health insurance to expats, businesses, students and more, has announced the launch of Global Health Adapt, a new product designed to meet the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a globally based workforce. 

German states resisting hospital reform, Health Ministry threatens to withhold financing

Germany’s federal states are attempting to amend the Hospital Care Improvement Act (Krankenhausversorgungsverbesserungsgesetz, KHVVG), which was approved by Germany’s Bundestag in October but still has to be voted on by the upper house. The federal health ministry is threatening to withhold finance for the states if they block the reform.

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