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Interview: Andre Meyer, co-founder, Invenico

We talk to the former CEO of South African hospital group Life Healthcare, Andre Meyer, a year on from his departure. He tells us about his start-up, Invenico, which he says he co-founded to tackle the biggest issues facing healthcare in South Africa. He also shares his thoughts on the acquisitions made under his tenure at Life.

FREE BLOG China 2030 programme is opening the door to foreign operators

Regular readers will have picked up on a recurring theme when it comes to the Chinese healthcare market – it’s notoriously difficult for foreigners to get a foothold. But no sooner had we written our most recent piece about this than a European operator called us up to tell us that despite the many pitfalls, there are substantial opportunities for those able to cut the right deals.

India’s attempt at UHC gets implementation date

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi will officially launch his national health scheme, the AB-NHPM (Ayushman Bharat - National Health Protection Mission ) or 'Modicare', on August 15. So far only states ruled by Modi's party have signed up, and operators have expressed dismay at the tariffs on offer. One contact describes this as a "watershed moment for healthcare in India."

Chinese megacity plans mega-hospital

China will soon be home to a new megacity and preparations are underway to build the healthcare infrastructure needed to support it.

China 2030 programme opening the door to foreign operators

The revitalisation of the Chinese healthcare market is creating significant opportunities for foreign operators, as the government looks outside its borders for help with an already overburdened system and aging population. We talk to the CEO of a European company at the forefront of tendering for bids to find out more.

FREE BLOG Two more headaches for health operators looking at China

Breaking into the Chinese healthcare market is notoriously difficult for foreigners. It usually requires lengthy relationship cultivation or strong local partners to front up any deal - often both. One expert well grounded in introducing foreign investors to the market tells Healthcare Nova things are about to get even harder.

Saudi PPP law could be delayed by ARAMCO IPO

Healthcare Nova hears that the much-discussed legal framework around private-public-partnerships in Saudi Arabia could be delayed until after state oil giant ARAMCO has gone public.

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