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What do the struggles of Australia’s private hospitals mean for private equity investors?

Private hospitals in Australia are facing a severe financial crisis, as highlighted by a recent Department of Health review. While the financial struggles of these hospitals are not new, this is the first time the government has conducted a review and officially acknowledged the issue. The review found that private hospital profit margins have nearly halved over five years as costs outpaced revenue, with “imminent closures” likely without urgent government intervention.

Exploring the GCC’s prospective $11 billion GLP-1 RA market — ‘a unique opportunity to lead in this space’

Demand for GLP-1 receptor agonists (the class of drugs used to treat obesity and diabetes) has been growing rapidly, opening up more and more opportunities in the market, such as ‘holistic’ online prescription services. We’ve seen both the positives and negatives of the use of GLP-1 RAs in the US and Europe, from transforming people’s health for the better to misuse and inappropriate supply. But what do we know about the market in the Middle East?

Allianz rolls out its Elevate plan across Europe

Allianz Partners, a leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, offering global solutions across international health and life, travel insurance, mobility and assistance, has announced the launch of “first to market” Elevate, its healthcare top-up plan.  Sold through the Allianz Partners health brand, Elevate was previously known as the EU Top-up Plan available only in Germany. It is now available for employees across the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA). 

Affidea acquires Sermesa polyclinics in Valencia

Affidea, the pan-European provider of community based clinics, advanced diagnostics, and specialist services, has announced the acquisition of Sermesa polyclinics, a well-established healthcare provider in Valencia, Spain. The acquisition is intended to strengthen and expand Affidea’s outpatient and diagnostic services presence throughout Spain, as part of its wider strategy. 

FREE BLOG What does the UK’s budget mean for its creaking healthcare system?

The UK government’s latest budget reveals a truth many European politicians would rather avoid: the current model for financing public services, including healthcare, is creaking. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves' decision to loosen fiscal rules to enable greater borrowing is an admission that something has to give.

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