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Consolidation is not the only answer: Why PE must focus on efficiency

European private equity (PE) health care investors have relied heavily on growing the scale and revenue of the companies they’ve acquired to create returns over the past decade, especially through consolidation, according to a new report by consultancy Bain & Company. But changing economic conditions may force them to pivot towards focusing on boosting margins through operational efficiency in the coming years.

Mubadala-backed M42 buying Diaverum “for $2bn+”

Swedish multinational dialysis firm Diaverum is being bought by M42, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co and AI firm G42, for a reported $2bn-$2.5bn. Diaverum’s CEO tells HBI the deal offers further opportunities to develop its digital strategies, and international expansion. 

How will AI change healthcare services?

Healthcare services companies and public health systems are looking at ways they can integrate AI into their workflows. What will the future of healthcare services look like? HBI speaks to digital health experts to find out more.

More UK outsourcing on the way, and NHS crisis here to stay as doctors look abroad

The government taskforce setting out how the UK NHS will outsource more to tackle its record-breaking backlog is set to be published soon. However while the private sector is willing to help, other long-term issues like workforce and capacity mean public sector issues will persist. HBI speaks to UK healthcare sources to find out more.

What is the solution to the German nursing crisis?

German nursing homes are struggling to attract staff in a competitive workplace, as paperwork and regulations are getting in the way. Two market experts tell HBI bureaucracy is stifling growth at a time when it is vital a pragmatic view is taken of the workforce.

Medica results show familiar state of UK healthcare services

Medica, which provides teleradiology services to the UK NHS, operates in Ireland, and has a presence in the US, has released its latest financial results. The company is continuing to grow, but feeling the pinch from inflationary pressures.

Digital health booming in CEE

Digital health is booming in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), boosted by several countries in the region introducing major policy initiatives to integrate telehealth solutions and digitise their health systems. CEE-based multinational law firm Kinstellar spells this out in its latest ‘Current eHealth trends in CEE and Turkey’ report.

Spanish insurer for doctors sees profit boost

A Spanish mutual insurance company which caters specifically to doctors saw its profits and uptake rise as the global health workforce crisis shows no signs of abating.

German property group selling off €1.3bn portfolio

It has been almost two years since listed Germany-based healthcare property specialist Vonovia acquired its former rival Deutsche Wohnen. We speak to three Germany-based experts to find about more about the ongoing sale of its £1.3bn property portfolio.

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