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Chinese investors – ready to take the plunge in Brazil?

Are the Chinese targeting the Brazilian healthcare market in a big way ahead of an expected boom, and if so, what are they planning to do? And why is one of the largest PE houses in the country planning to exit one of the country's largest healthcare maintenance organisations (HMOs)? Healthcare Nova speaks with Martin Benitez, CEO of Brazilian advisory MR Consultoria, about the state of the Brazilian healthcare market.

Fortis targets post-acute homecare to improve AVLOS and profits

India’s second largest healthcare chain Fortis is partnering with home hospitalisation specialist Healthcare At Home India (HCAHI). But the post-acute homecare segment brings its own set of challenges, says Raghava Rao, executive director of consultancy Camomile Healthcare Ventures.

Life’s CEO to depart end of June – hunt for replacement begins

Having presided over a 36% drop in the value of the company's shares since taking charge just over three years ago, Life Healthcare's CEO André Meyer is to step down from his role at South Africa's second largest hospital group. In the short term, he will be replaced by current CFO Pieter van der Westhuize.

Healthcare yet to suffer from Qatarstrophe

Saudi Arabia and its Gulf allies cut ties with their neighbour Qatar last week sending shock waves through the region. Business confidence has suffered - but we heard today the private healthcare industry has little to fear.

Bolivia’s largest health insurer moves into service provision

Nacional Seguros Vida y Salud, Bolivia’s largest health insurer, is looking to vertically integrate through a US$65m investment into a network of hospitals and clinics. Healthcare Nova speaks to president Jose Luis Camacho, who has US$20m put aside for expansion, but is looking for external investors to finance the additional US$45m.

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