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Interview: Dr. Guillermo Moreno-Sanz, Zerenia Clinic

Zerenia Clinic is a UK-based private healthcare provider specialising in treatments with cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMP). Last year it attained the UK’s first ever NHS reimbursement for cannabis flowers. In an interview with HBI, Dr. Guillermo Moreno-Sanz, Scientific Director at Zerenia’s parent company, Khiron Europe (a pharma company producing CBMPs), spoke about the growing opportunity in Europe’s medicinal cannabis space.

Addressing healthcare workforce inefficiency through AI and 3d indoor mapping – a conversation with Connie Moser of Navenio

Modern hospitals are incredibly complex, regularly chaotic, and often inefficient environments, despite efficiency and proper task sequencing being vital to delivering high-quality medical care and positive patient experiences. Workforce issues are beginning to bite harder across both public and private provider systems, driven by a growing deficit in medical professionals serving an expanding patient population. […]

Spanish private healthcare study highlights looming workforce crisis

A recent study by the Spanish Private Health Alliance (ASPE) has revealed an impending shortage of specialist physicians due to an upcoming wave of retirements. The report, titled 'Medical Specialists in Private Healthcare', analysed data from 24,189 medical professionals in Spain across 104 medical centres, revealing that 40% of specialist doctors in the private sector […]

Alibaba Group’s Chinese subsidiary enters healthcare, acquiring online platform

Ant Group, an affiliate company of the Chinese conglomerate Alibaba Group, is reportedly in preliminary talks to acquire Haodf.com, a Chinese online healthcare platform, as part of its strategy to enhance AI capabilities in the healthcare sector, Bloomberg reported.  The acquisition would allow Ant Group to integrate its AI technology with Haodf's platform, which provides […]

CVC Capital acquires major stake in Indonesia’s Siloam Hospitals, signalling rising PE interest in Southeast Asia healthcare

CVC Capital Partners, a Luxembourg-based private equity firm, has acquired an additional 45% stake in Indonesia's chain of multi speciality hospitals, Siloam Hospitals, from the country’s conglomerate Lippo Karawaci for 16.6 trillion rupiah ($1 billion), making CVC the majority shareholder. This transaction, involving 5.85 billion shares, was announced on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.

Caresyntax secures $180 million in Series C extension

Caresyntax, a Berlin-based vendor-neutral surgery technology platform, has successfully raised $180 million in a Series C extension and growth debt expansion round. The financing comprises $80 million in equity and up to $100 million in a growth debt facility. 

Challenges in German healthcare system present opportunities for tech-focused investors

Germany's healthcare system, known for its efficiency and quality, is currently facing substantial challenges, as highlighted by a recent McKinsey survey. The survey, conducted from November 2022 to January 2023, involved 201 physicians from various specialties and ages across Germany. While not representative, it included a diverse group of doctors.

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