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Will China’s five year plan help private sector?

The latest five-year plan announced by the Chinese government aims to boost private sector involvement in the healthcare industry. This signals a major shift in government policy say market insiders, and will cheer operators and investors, domestically and abroad.

Zoom-zoom – the Chinese lab sector

Hospital outsourcing is one factor behind the meteoric growth of the Chinese lab sector. We give an overview of the sector and look at the drivers for growth.

IHH and Thai groups to split ASEAN market

Thailand’s large hospital groups look set to dominate the market in the North ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) region according to a number of analysts. But IHH, the giant Malaysian healthcare operator, has a strong position in South ASEAN. Growing integration in the region would benefit both as they tap the thriving medical tourism industry.

FREE BLOG China opens up more to private healthcare

Reuters has reported that China’s main administrative authority will allow patients to claim on medical insurance for visits to private hospitals. This follows a separate May 6 decision of the State Council to give tax breaks worth up to RMB 2,400 ($387) to individuals who take out private medical insurance. So what does this do for private sector prospects?

Air Liquide acquires Healthcare Antisepsis Solutions (HAS)

International healthcare player Air Liquide has expanded its hospital solutions arm in the Asia Pacific with the acquisition of hygiene and disinfection specialist Healthcare Antisepsis Solutions (HAS). The industrial gas giant had healthcare sales of €2.6bn in 2014, through its medicalised homecare arm and sales to hospitals.

China seeks German IVF expertise

Since the relaxation of China’s one child policy in November 2013, IVF demand has shot up. German IVF chain, VivaNeo has entered the market. We talk to Christian Mayer, general manager at VivaNeo, about the deal and the Chinese market. We are publishing a detailed survey of the IVF sector in Healthcare Europa this month.

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