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Cybersecurity double interview: Trevor Dearing (Illumio) and Ed Williams (Trustwave)

The number of ransomware attacks targeting the healthcare sector is increasing exponentially. Multiple recent surveys have found that it is now one of the most targeted sectors of the economy, with as many as one in three of the world’s healthcare organisations being targeted in 2020. This poses a major threat not just to healthcare organisations' finances but also lives. We speak to two cybersecurity experts to find out what healthcare operators can do to protect themselves and their patients.
April 14, 2022

Fresenius Helios launches revolutionary primary care offer

Fresenius Helios plans to become the first and only global health care service player by rolling out its Curalie telehealth plus a prefab diagnostic unit (the Cube) starting in Vietnam in October. Deals are being struck with governments in Ghana and Kenya for the group to offer primary care for €10 per cap. to millions. We talk to Fresenius Helios CEO Franceso de Meo.
April 8, 2022

Lim and others eye up IVIRMA

Singapore billionaire Peter Lim is said to be in talks to buy IVIRMA, the Euro-American fertility player where big private equity is expected to bid high. HBI understands other bidders may include KKR, Carlyle and Cinven.
March 10, 2022

Covid disruptions reduce Ramsay profits by 30%

Australian multi-national hospital group Ramsay saw steady sales but sharply decreasing earnings in the last six months of 2021. The company says this was due to Covid disruptions, whilst underlying demand for healthcare services remains strong.
February 25, 2022

Interview: Jürgen Laartz, founder, and Alexandra Cosma, COO, EDU Malta

A five and a half year education (Batchelor + Masters) as a doctor for just €100,000? That is what is on offer from EDU Malta, a for-profit educational institute with statutes which commit it to working for the public good. It is working closely with Fresenius Helios and other German hospitals and is looking for hospital partners in other countries.  So how does it work, what are EDU’s plans and what role could this play in dealing with the massive world shortage of doctors?
February 3, 2022

Ramsay share price slumps after elective surgery ban in Australia

International hospital operator Ramsay’s share price fell 5.7% last Thursday, following the announcement that the Australian state of Victoria was reintroducing restrictions on non-urgent elective surgeries. On Friday, New South Wales followed suit.
January 13, 2022

HBI Interview: Carlos Nueno, President, International, Teladoc 

How fast is the world outside America adopting telehealth and digital care in all its forms? Who better to ask than Carlos Nueno, president International for Teladoc Health, which ties with Ping An from China for the title of the world’s largest telehealth operator. So, what new business models are being rolled out and when? And how are countries adopting the new technology?
September 16, 2021

Livingbridge buys Everlight

London-based mid-market private equity investor Livingbridge is buying a majority stake in global teleradiology firm Everlight Radiology. HBI chats to a source with knowledge of the sale and a UK analyst to find out more.
August 12, 2021

Big infra interest in Icon Group

At least four infrastructure investors and one sovereign wealth fund will likely join the auction of Australian-Asian oncology business Icon Group as first-round bids are expected this month. The deal is likely to hit a $2bn+ valuation.
August 5, 2021
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