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Indian operators looking for ways to make UHC pay

Many of the largest Indian operators are shying away from opting-in to India’s nascent foray into UHC for its poorest residents, for fear of losing too many of their private beds to the system.

Vivisol acquires in Germany and Brazil

Italian medicalised homecare group Vivisol has acquired two companies in Germany and three in Brazil. We spoke to the vice president of Western European operations at HBI 2019.

Healthcare services remain resilient to economic downturn

Credit funds and whopping piles of dry powder ($1.8trn in 2018) should save the sector from a valuation crash despite general market underperformance and a dire macro economic backdrop, said Hedley Goldberg, partner at Rothschild at HBI 2019.

Big South African hospital groups look to affordable care for masses

The new(ish) CEOs of Life and Mediclinic are keen to engage beyond their traditional elite markets of around 9m people. We look at new affordable models and where they could be exported beyond the rainbow nation. Both Life's Shrey Viranna and Mediclinic's Ronnie Van Der Merwe were at HBI 2019.

Metropolis kicks off IPO, targets $175m

Indian lab group Metropolis kicked off its IPO yesterday (Wednesday, April 3). It hopes to raise Rs 1,200 crore ($175m). We speak to an India-based market expert about the move.

Manipal shows ambition amidst glut of Indian hospital exits

Indian hospital group Manipal Hospitals will soon have financial backing from three of the world's largest investors, with its chairman citing ambitious growth plans after failing to acquire Fortis last summer. A handful of smaller hospital groups across the country are likely to trade soon. Private equity group Blackstone looks set to invest $450m in […]

Palcare expands to Ecuador

Argentinian medicalised homecare provider Palcare has expanded to Ecuador and is exploring four other Latam markets. 

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