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Max Healthcare expands footprint in India

Indian hospital group Max Healthcare is expanding its footprint through a 100% stake acquisition in the Starlit Medical Centre for RS 940 crore ($112.8m). The acquisition gives Max full ownership of the 17-storey, 550-bed Sahara Hospital - located in the city of Lucknow - on a slump-sale basis.

Cigna and Humana deal off

Contrary to speculation that a deal would be announced by Christmas, two of the largest health insurers in the US - Cigna and Humana - will not be merging to form a $140bn giant insurer. After reportedly failing to agree on a price, Cigna is instead reportedly planning to buy back $10bn worth of shares.

Fresenius rehab clinics for sale

Healthcare conglomerate Fresenius has reportedly hired multinational investment bank UBS to manage the sale of its rehabilitation clinics, as it continues to shed non-core business.

Operose set to sell

Primary care group Operose is being sold to HCRG Care Group, a UK healthcare provider. It is the last of the three major Europe-based groups to be sold off by US insurance company Centene.

Interview: Misbah Uddin, how to take advantage of Saudi’s PPP push

A 200-strong pipeline of public-private partnership projects is a mouth-watering prospect, especially in a Saudi market undergoing an unprecedented healthcare revolution. How can investors make the most of this? Misbah Uddin, managing director at Ankura Consulting Group, tells all.

Orpea’s Refoundation Plan – one year on

One year ago Laurent Guillot, the new CEO of French nursing home operator Orpea, presented ‘ORPEA CHANGE! WITH YOU AND FOR YOU’ to shareholders. After a turbulent time, HBI speaks to two market experts asking - is the recovery plan on track?

Two French imaging groups invested in by PE

Two medium-sized French imaging operators, X-Ray Phocea and Cardinet, have been invested in by private equity firms, in what could be a signal that the long-awaited consolidation of France's imaging sector is about to take off.

UK tightens foreign recruitment visas

This week, the UK’s Home Secretary James Cleverly announced government plans to tighten health and care worker visas. HBI speaks to a global workforce expert to understand what this attempt to prioritise ‘British talent first’ will mean for operators already facing a workforce crisis.

What’s next for Aster DM?

A GCC expert tells HBI the next step for Aster DM’s GCC division is to expand in Saudi Arabia – but not how you might expect!

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