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HBI 2017: Want to expand internationally? Focus on cities, not countries

Internationalisation is a key trend of the healthcare industry, as the bulk of acute care M&A deals in EMEA over the past three years occured between different countries. But Chinta Bhagat, head of Global Healthcare at Malaysian investment fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad, says a country or even a region is often not the most relevant unit to look at. At the HBI 2017 conference, he explains that operators need to focus on cities instead.
April 12, 2017

HBI 2017: More deals on the way in Africa, say experts

A panel of African investors, advisors and operators gave a critical but positive assessment of the future of private healthcare on the continent at the HBI 2017 conference. Dr Egbe Osifu-Dawodu, formerly of the IFC and World Bank, and a founding partner of the Anadach consultancy explained the opportunity in Africa.
April 12, 2017

Interview: Neil van Heerden, Chief Marketing Officer at Caremondo and FairMed Online

Singapore-based second opinions group FairMed Online bought the Munich-based Caremondo medical tourism agency three months ago. That gives FairMed control over a patient pathway that stretches from a new diagnosis to treatment - but also across the world. Neil van Heerden, chief marketing officer at FairMed, told us what’s next for the rapidly growing online player.
April 12, 2017

HBI 2017: Do doctors help or hinder the push for quality measurements?

Measuring quality of care is difficult for private healthcare providers, who need to systematically collect, monitor and analyse data and engage with both patients and payers. But is the enemy within? Panellists at the HBI 2017 conference discussed the role of clinicians – and whether they help or hinder the process.
April 11, 2017

NMC shares soar 33% on acquisition of Al-Zahra

NMC, the second largest hospital network in the UAE, has acquired Al Zahra Hospital, one of the largest medical facilities in UAE, based in the Emirate of Sharjah. Healthcare Nova speaks to NMC’s manager for corporate projects, Sameer Hasan, to understand the deal.
April 11, 2017

HBI 2017: How do you recruit, train and retain qualified staff?

How do you recruit, train and retain qualified staff. This was one of the core topics of conversation at HBI 2017, as many operators admitted to struggling with HR-related issues. Salim Hasham, chairman of Kenyan hospital chain Mediheal and ex-SVP at John Hopkins, and Jill Watts, CEO of UK hospital chain BMI, offered some practical solutions.
April 7, 2017

Morocco’s physicians’ fiscal opacity deters investment

The investment landscape in Morocco - much like the weather - has been a bit dry, despite a 2015 bill designed to open up investors outside the governmental and physician community. Healthcare Nova speaks to Mehdi Lahrichi, of McKinsey Morocco, to find out more.
March 31, 2017
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