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HBI 2017: The future of elderly care in Europe – from silos to clusters

The number of elderly people in Europe is rising to unprecedented levels. In the last 15 years, the number of people aged 80 and above in Europe has risen by 60% - and in Western European countries like Germany and Italy, it's even more. With this has come a rapidly rising need for more care, and a growing group of patients with chronic illnesses. HBI 2017 explored the major trends in elderly healthcare for the region – and looked ahead to how operators will need to change their approach.

HBI 2017: Spanish and Italian property ignite

A top three Italian hospital chain and a top two Swiss chain are set to sell off their property and there could be movement in the acute sector in Germany, according to delegates at HBI 2017. We investigate.

French care chain to move towards homecare

Colisée, France’s fifth largest care home chain, has bought 12 nursing homes from GDP Vendôme with the intention of offering a new range of services "between homecare and residential care".

Vivalto Santé to raise capital

Vivalto Santé intends to raise between €10-30m in capital from an equity issue that will raise the number of shareholding physicians from around 360 now to roughly 500, we've heard from multiple sources.

Orpea president steps down after 28 years

After 28 years at the helm of pan-European nursing home group Orpea, president Dr Jean-Claude Marian is stepping down. The announcement comes as the group unveils its full, audited annual results for 2016.

French care home group plans 4,000 beds network

Clineo, a French elderly care group based in southern France, is completing the acquisition of two nursing homes in Spain totalling 390 beds – and expects to own a network of 4,000 beds in the next three years. Its founder Hervé Le Bocq talks to Healthcare Europa.

Unilabs to triple sales

Pan-European lab and imaging group Unilabs plans to triple its size in three years, CEO Jos Lamers tells us. How?

Korian shares bounce back from dip in the wake of 2016 FY results

One month after the release of its provisional 2016 results, and the 6% fall in its share price which followed, Europe's largest nursing home group Korian’s announcement of its full results saw shares jump back up nearly 7% with a performance in line with expectations. But was this a reflection of a positive reaction, or relief that things weren't worse?

2.09% drop in French tariffs

Private operators in France will see a total decrease of 2.09% in tariffs and state funding in 2017. Such decision, however, comes as no surprise to the private sector, says Stéphane Pichon, managing partner at YourCare Consult.

Leading French nursing homes – expanding in Europe, and retreating at home?

Leading French nursing home groups are looking to expand in Europe and pull back in France because of unfavourable domestic conditions. This is according to Stephane Pichon of Your Care Consult, who says that we should expect to see acquisitions – and possible sales – in the next six months.

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