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FREE BLOG Emerging market providers make up half the Top 50

Half the top 50 listed health care service groups globally by market cap are now headquartered in emerging markets. What does that tell us about the sector internationally?  We publish the top 50 with detailed analysis in Deals and Insights.

See the Global Top 50 by Market Cap

Who are the Global Top 50 Health Care Service Companies by market cap and what does this tell us about the industry? What is striking is how very few of the top 50 are now EMEA companies - just 13, and of those only four are headquartered in Europe, rather than the Middle East or South Africa. 

Ramsay teams up with Google Cloud to build data hub

UK-based hospital group Ramsay Health Care has announced its partnership with cloud computing service Google Cloud to build a centralised data hub as part of its 2030 digital transformation strategy. Ramsay will use Google Cloud’s AI and machine learning to give nurses, hospitals, and clinicians better access to patient data.

Two Southeast Asian groups up for sale and an Indian group to IPO

In contrast to Europe, South and Southeast Asia are continuing to see significant deal activity. HBI hears that SAFE Fertility Group, one of Thailand’s largest IVF providers, and Qualitas Medical Group, a primary care chain with practices across Malaysia, Singapore and Australia, are up for sale. On top of this, Agilus Diagnostics, one of India’s largest labs groups, is set to IPO.

How worried should we be about AI?

As public health experts, governments, and the WHO ask questions about the risks posed by AI, HBI speaks to two market experts. Should we be concerned or optimistic about its increasing use, specifically in health care?

GenesisCare in the US files for bankruptcy

GenesisCare, the radiotherapy group with operations in the US, UK, Australia and Spain, has filed for voluntary reorganisation under chapter 11 of the US bankruptcy code and will look to sell off its US assets. HBI speaks to an advisory source to find out more.

Virtus grows in Denmark, targets international patients

Australia-based fertility specialist Virtus Health has a new showpiece clinic in Copenhagen. HBI hears it is targeting both locals and medical tourists, and speaks to a source to find out more about the appeal of the Danish market.

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