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Fortis expands into Africa

Indian hospital and lab operator Fortis is expanding into Africa as an operator. We look at its plans.

FREE BLOG Cross-Border Investment Will Transform Global Health Systems

Globalization—whether you like it or not—has been the major force shaping markets for industrial goods for the past century. Until recently, services, including health services, were largely domestic businesses operating in national markets. Today, technology has given us the ability to tap knowledge workers regardless of geographic locations, creating a global market for services writes […]

Curagita sells majority share in Deutsche Radiologienetz

German imaging group Curagita has sold 51% of Deutsche Radiologienetz (DR) for around €10m. DR will now become a platform for consolidation in Germany’s fragmented radiology market, without the need for private equity.

Ramsay targets France

Plans for further acquisitions in France were announced by Chris Rex, managing director of Ramsay Health Care, this week. French tariff reductions of 2.5% may create opportunities in the market he claims. But it remains too early to assess the acquisition of General de Santé (GdS), according to analysts.

Conservative victory eases fears of private operators

The Conservative Party won a substantial victory over Labour in yesterday’s UK election and has gained a majority. The incoming government faces an NHS forecasting an £800 million funding deficit this year. The impact of the 2012 Health and Social Care Act has dominated the election debate, but further options for reform were always limited, and the need for productivity increases a major constraint.

Helios sale boost Rhoen Q1 results

Rhoen-Klinikum, Germany’s fourth largest hospital group, has reported sales of €276.1m in the first quarter of 2015 and an EBITDA of €49.7m or 18% of sales. We spoke to Rhoen about the results.

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