Business Models and Strategy

 

Ribera president confirms Galician hospital losses

Alberto de Rosa, president of major Spanish healthcare group Ribera Salud, confirms the group’s hospitals in the region of Galicia have posted big losses. He said the tables will turn when a new contract is agreed later this year.

NHS app: the opportunity for private providers

Nearly two-thirds (62%) of registered NHS app users are over 66. Does this present an opportunity for private providers and their own digital offerings? Three E-vangelists explain why pioneers should be cautious.

German prospects in 2024: Twice the bankruptcies, half the investment

Between stark drops in investment, the prospect of mass nursing home bankruptcies, and the German Hospital Association warning insolvencies could double in 2024, Germany’s healthcare market is becoming the sick man of Europe. HBI asks a cohort of market experts how the patient is doing, and whether there is a cure.

Headspace launches all-in-one mental health app

Digital mental wellbeing and mindfulness company Headspace has launched a new all-in-one mental health app, incorporating both its guided meditation tools and its coaching and therapy service. The app is initially being made available to Headspace’s corporate and insurer partners, but the company plans to make it available to its consumer members “over the coming quarters”.

Is 2024 the year of recovery?

As we kick off the new year, HBI speaks to healthcare market experts across a variety of countries and subsectors, and hears what they think is in store for 2024. An election-heavy year could herald changes – but will any be enough to stave off the challenges of workforce, inflation, and soaring costs?

New weight loss drugs to create $100bn+ private health care market

New highly effective weight loss drugs could create a market worth more than $100bn in annual revenue by 2030. Whilst the majority of this value will be captured by the pharma industry, HBI hears there will be a significant role for specialised clinical providers who can deliver these medicines alongside behavioural and lifestyle changes. 

Orpea’s Refoundation Plan – one year on

One year ago Laurent Guillot, the new CEO of French nursing home operator Orpea, presented ‘ORPEA CHANGE! WITH YOU AND FOR YOU’ to shareholders. After a turbulent time, HBI speaks to two market experts asking - is the recovery plan on track?

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