Business Models and Strategy

Private sector nurses go on strike in Portugal for the first time

On Thursday, March 16, private sector nurses in Portugal participated in a nationwide strike for the first time in history. The union is demanding better compensation, capped working hours, and better working conditions.

March 24, 2023

Ultrasound the ‘biggest opportunity in UK imaging’

Ultrasound represents the biggest opportunity in diagnostic imaging in the UK market, according to a major operator in the sector. Portability, lower costs and larger volumes compared to X-ray, CT and MRI make it particularly attractive for agile for-profit providers in a sector long-dominated by the NHS.

March 23, 2023

Interview: Sam Gray, Apposite Capital

London-based PE group Apposite Capital is among the most active investors in health care in Europe. HBI chats with managing partner Sam Gray about the state of the market and pricing, how he sees that changing, and the investment opportunities piquing his interest at present.

March 23, 2023

Private sector price increases likely as budget offers no reprieve for UK NHS

The UK budget on Thursday, March 16, offered no reprieve for a cash-starved NHS, meaning for-profit demand is here to stay. HBI speaks to a UK-based consultant to find out more.

March 17, 2023

Could Orpea’s creditors derail a ‘done deal’?

Orpea is trying to put a year of scandal, scrutiny, and scathing headlines behind it, but disgrunteld creditors worried about share dilution are attempting to derail its carefully crafted transformational plan. HBI speaks to a market expert to weigh up their prospects for success, and find out more.

March 17, 2023

Japanese investors target African health care

An increasing number of Japanese investors are looking to invest in African health care. As Africa strives to increase accessibility to care and increase insurance coverage, we speak to an investor who things the Japanese model is a good fit.

March 16, 2023

Interview: Tony Veverka, Y1 Capital and Transform

UK-based Transform Hospital Group has gone through its own transformation recently. Historically a medical aesthetics, cosmetic and weight loss surgery-focused business, the group went into administration last year and was bought by a team including former CEO Tony Veverka who is reshaping it into a leaner, broader healthcare services provider. HBI catches up with him to find out more.

March 16, 2023

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.

March 15, 2023

UK for-profit demand stays high as cash-starved NHS faces tough choices

For-profit demand in the UK is likely to remain high, as the UK government stalls on its plans to increase public sector capacity. HBI speaks to a UK-based consultant to find out more.

March 10, 2023

German PE crackdown could actually be surprise boost for bigger groups

German health minister Karl Lauterbach’s attempt to stop “locust investors” from owning outpatient facilities could actually end up benefitting large PE firms. HBI speaks to sources in Germany to find out more.

March 9, 2023

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