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Finland wants to overhaul primary care, but may struggle to grasp the nettle

Finland’s government has announced a program to introduce a more standard primary care model in which everyone is registered with a local GP, to improve its struggling primary care system. Details of exactly how this will be implemented have yet to be decided, but it looks likely to involve more outsourcing to for-profit providers. But politics could make bold changes to the system difficult.

Europe leading US in larger healthcare deals, according to private equity panel

HBI at the Jefferies London Healthcare Conference 2024 Healthcare executives and investors anticipate a surge in IPOs and corporate dealmaking in 2025, with geopolitical tensions emerging as the sector's top risk, surpassing funding challenges. Optimism is particularly high for a strong M&A market in healthcare next year. These insights were shared during the Private Equity […]

Jefferies Healthcare Temperature Check reveals bullish outlook for 2025

  The healthcare sector is poised for a robust 2025, according to Jefferies' seventh annual Healthcare Temperature Check, released during their 2024 London Healthcare Conference, taking place this week. The comprehensive survey, capturing insights from 500 senior healthcare leaders, reveals growing optimism across the for-profit sector. A striking 73% of respondents expect the MSCI World […]

Assura plc lists on Johannesburg Stock Exchange

Assura plc, a UK real estate investment trust (REIT), has confirmed that the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has granted approval for it to have a secondary listing on the Main Board of the JSE. Trading is expected to take effect on Thursday 21 November 2024.

German government’s collapse kills MVZ reform — at least for now

Germany’s cabinet coalition government has collapsed. This means a major reform launched by (soon to be former) Health Minister Karl Lauterbach which in its original form proposed effectively banning “locust” investors from buying outpatient facilities, but had subsequently been heavily watered down, will now not be passed at all. The desire to increase restrictions on private investment may live on in future governments, however.

UK IVF sector is set for stronger 2025, with continued PE interest despite growing consolidation

FutureLife Group, a pan-European provider of IVF and genetic services, has announced its expansion in the UK with the acquisition of the independent fertility clinic Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM). This acquisition strengthens FutureLife’s presence in the UK, complementing its operations at Center for Reproductive and Genetic Health (CRGH) in central London. 

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