Brazil's second-largest lab and imaging group Fleury has added six sites to its portfolio through the acquisition of local imaging group Diagmax Group.
Brazilian insurer Grupo Notre Dame Intermedica (GNDI, or Intermedica) has launched a cut-price insurance plan for retirees, a move that puts it in competition with São Paulo based provider Prevent Senior. It has also acquired an insurer in the South. We discuss these developments with a local healthcare expert.
Brazilian health insurer Clinipam may be the target of four prospective buyers according to local reports – but the company denies it is for sale despite its apparent suitors. We speak to a Brazilian healthcare expert who tells us that Hapvida is the one to watch, and talk about its prospective targets and strategy.
Global dialysis provider Diaverum has expanded its Brazilian footprint with another acquisition in Sao Paulo. Figures from the country's nephrology society indicate one in ten dialysis clinics are now owned by the international consolidators.
UnitedHealth Group (UHG) is implementing cost-cutting measures to improve Brazilian insurer Amil's balance sheet and has laid off 300 employees as it restructures operations.
Brazilian health insurance will inevitably get cheaper - it has to. Providers are already feeling the pressure to get their act together and improve service efficiencies, but how will this happen without the entire sector moving toward DRGs?
Brazil's largest hospital chain by revenue Rede d'Or has acquired a minority stake in Qualicorp, a broker in the sale of healthcare insurance for members of professional organisations. The move spells a new era for Qualicorp and increases both parties' bargaining power in the face of insurers, meaning potentially cheaper health plans. We interview a Brazilian executive.
As first reported by HBI, dialysis group Diaverum looks certain to be sold by Bridgepoint. Reuters now suggests that Diaverum is "exploring" and "testing the appetite" for a €2bn sale of the global dialysis group Diaverum. We go through potential buyers.
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