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Market expects further health tariff cut in France in 2018

Pan-European private healthcare operator Capio is preparing for yet another tariff cut in France next year - even though one hasn't been announced. Assurances from the country’s health minister, however, suggest to some operators there may be calmer seas ahead.

Buyer found for France’s fifth largest hospital group

Infrastructure private equity group Antin has entered into negotiations to acquire French hospital group Almaviva Sante. We speak to a well-placed investor with knowledge of the deal, and consider why the price we hear being discussed is so low.

Falck set to sell off part of its business, claim sources

Sources close to Falck, the international ambulance, fire service, homecare and healthcare group, say it is talking to interested parties about selling off parts of the business. But, as we hear a big deal is on the cards,  what is it likely to sell – and for what kinds of multiples?

IVBAR spreads its wings

For-profit healthcare data platform the IVBAR Institute, which works for both payors and operators to analyse patient outcomes, is moving out of its native Sweden. We look at its business model and expansion plans. 

New Falck CEO “systematically examining business” after first half losses

Jacob Riis, new CEO at Falck, the international ambulance, fire service and healthcare group, admits H1 2017 results were “not satisfactory” and says he is "systematically examining" the business. Could this be with a view to a sale? Healthcare Europa speaks to an informed source amid speculation that we might soon see a sale of Falck’s healthcare services business – which unlike the rest of the business is doing rather well.

New Falck CEO “systematically examining business” after first half losses

Jacob Riis, new CEO at Falck, the international ambulance, fire service and healthcare group, admits H1 2017 results were “not satisfactory” and says he is "systematically examining" the business. Could this be with a view to a sale? Healthcare Europa speaks to an informed source amid speculation that we might soon see a sale of Falck’s healthcare services business – which unlike the rest of the business is doing rather well.

Pan-European dentistry is here, but at what price?

The first truly Pan-European dentistry giant with clinics in around ten countries could soon be a reality after years of gradual bottom-up consolidation. A huge fragmented market remains to be conquered – but we hear concerns that prices are coming unstuck from reality.

Interview: Stefaan Gieelens, CEO, Aedifica

The CEO of the Belgian and Pan-European property investor Aedifica reveals to Healthcare Europa the ace up his sleeve in Europe’s increasingly competitive healthcare property market.

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