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Clariane sells in the Netherlands

French nursing home operator Clariane (formerly Korian) is selling half of its stake in its joint venture with European real estate investor Aedifica. The sale of the real estate for six Dutch homes for €25m follows Clariane’s plans to reduce its debt and also mirrors rival operator Orpea’s attempts to pull back from the country.
February 7, 2024

Orpea opens business school

French nursing home operator Orpea is partnering with one of the top business schools in France - EDHEC - to launch a first-of-its-kind management school for the care sector. It plans to train 1,000 group managers within one year. HBI speaks to a market expert to learn more.
February 1, 2024

Ardian to buy France’s largest pharmacy chain and make it multinational

French PE firm Ardian has entered into exclusive negotiations to buy France's largest pharmacy chain, Aprium Pharmacie, from North American PE firm Sagard. Ardian plans to develop Aprium's advisory and digital offering, and to expand the group outside of France. We speak to Ardian's head of growth to find out more.
January 26, 2024

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.
January 12, 2024

Medica CEO being replaced as he departs for GHO Capital

A new year brings a new wave of senior appointments. After four years of service at international teleradiology specialist Medica, CEO Stuart Quin is leaving to join London-based healthcare investment advisor GHO Capital as a new partner. Former Voyage Care CEO Andrew Cannon is lined up as Quin’s replacement, while mydentist executive chairman Tom Riall is Medica’s new chair.
January 12, 2024

Interview: Kelly Hudson, Chief Strategy Officer, Lilli

The opportunities afforded by advances in technology to assist with caring for the elderly are huge, but much of the focus remains on reactive tools. HBI speaks to Kelly Hudson, chief strategy officer of UK remote technology company Lilli to hear why the focus needs to be more on proactive solutions.
December 20, 2023

New AI act could stifle EU innovation – but benefit the UK

After 38 hours of deliberation, a long-awaited deal has finally been reached in Brussels. HBI speaks to three market experts to understand what the AI Act - the comprehensive European framework for AI innovation and regulation - could mean for the future of healthcare in Europe.
December 15, 2023

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?
December 8, 2023
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