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Denmark: becoming more pro-private

Denmark has the reputation for being hostile to private health providers. With healthcare a top priority for the 2015 elections on 18 June, Jens Jacobsen, vice-president of the Association of Private Hospitals and Clinics and director of the Valdemar hospital, explains private operators are not worried.

20 Minutes Brand Building…: Presentation, Per Rehnberg, CEO, Colosseum Smile Group

Colosseum Smile Group CEO Per Rehnberg looks at how Colosseum, by far the largest Scandinavian dentist chain, is building its brand in terms of service quality, internal culture and marketing. Presented at the Healthcare Europa Annual Conference 2015, Creating the New Healthcare Services Landscape. Click here to view the presentation

Aleris buys Teres

Aleris, the Pan-Scandinavian hospital-to-elderly care group controlled by Investor has bought Teres, the pan-Scandinavian group which claims to be the largest elective surgery operator in the region. The move diversifies Aleris away from its dependence on Swedish public payors. We look at the deal in detail and talk to Teres CEO Ase Aulie Michelet.

Global Health Partner reports strong growth in Nordics

Swedish-based Global Health Partner (GHP) has released its 2014 annual results, which show positive signs for future growth. GHP run a chain of ambulatory clinics offering the best breed of holistic treatment in the fields of orthopaedics, bariatric, arrhythmia, general surgery and dental care and have struggled for some time. But 2014 looks to be different; we talk to CEO Daniel Ohman about GHP’s best ever results.

Interview: Andreas Göthberg, CEO, Memira

Memira, the largest Scandinavian ophthalmology chain, backed by private equity house Investor Growth Capital, is now expanding operations into Finland. It had estimated 2014 sales of €60m. We talk to CEO Andreas Göthberg about growth trends, its business model, the importance of customer service and building a brand.

Report: Trends and innovations in the elderly care market in Europe

Elderly care groups are expanding into new business models such as the step down market, homecare and domiciliary care to met the needs of Europe’s fast growing elderly population. Here we talk to policymakers, CEOs and academics about innovations and outline the five main trends: the personalisation of care, changes in payers attitude, a shift to homecare, and the emergence of an Eastern European market.

Interview: Bart Diels, Managing Partner, Head of Health & Care, Gimv

Listed investment company Gimv (Euronext: GIMB) is unusual in that it covers every aspect of health – biopharma, medtech and healthcare services – with a focus on mid-caps and a Pan-European approach. It is willing to invest as little as a few million euros up to € 50m and can hold a stake for up to 10-12 years. Active in biopharma since the early eighties, it has also made several investments in healthcare services and medical technologies. So how does Mr. Diels who has worked in VC and private equity for 20 years, view healthcare services as an investment perspective?

Aleris to launch video doctor service for Scandinavia

How does video conferencing change patient behaviour and the range of services that can be offered? Aleris, the big private operator who spans primary, hospitals, elderly and disabled care, is set to launch Video Doktor as a Pan-Scandinavian service. This allows patients to talk directly to family doctors and specialists by video link. We look at the model and how Aleris might monetise it. We explore the implications of having a doctor just a click away.

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