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HBI 2020: Care homes may never return to pre-COVID occupancy

The COVID-19 pandemic is driving regulatory changes in the care home sector across western Europe, said speakers on the 'Elderly Care: How big is the opportunity?' panel at HBI 2020. One said: "Do not assume you will ever see a return to pre-COVID levels of occupancy."

Movement at the top of German imaging

Curagita-backed Deutsche Radiologienetz AG (DeRaG), one of the first movers in consolidating the German imaging market, will soon bring in a new investor, HBI can reveal. Meanwhile, ongoing investigations into the founder of Med 360°, the largest player in the market, may raise questions over the future of one of its minority shareholders.

Private insurance premium inflation down, public up

Private medical insurers will likely drop premium increases over the next 18 months on the back of near-record profitability in 2020. In contrast, public insurers warn that its costs will rise to cancel out growing deficits.

Strand Medical CEO on why costs differ so much globally

Why do the prices of medical procedures vary so much globally? We talk to Jussi Rantanen, CEO at Strand Medical, a consultancy that specialises in analysing the cost and the quality of care internationally. An orthopaedic surgeon, here is his take on the differences.

RAD-x (finally) enters German imaging

Gilde Healthcare-backed imaging platform RAD-x has entered the German imaging sector with the acquisition of a three-centre group, HBI can reveal, and expects to close more deals in the coming months.

DACH operators should feel positive about 2021

Despite one of the panellists at HBI's DACH-State of the Regions broadcast last week labelling 2020 "the wildest year in recent history in the healthcare sector", there are lots of reasons to feel positive about Europe's German-speaking countries as we look towards the new year.

I Squared-backed Domidep buys in Germany

I Squared Capital-backed French/Belgian nursing home operator Domidep has entered the German market with an acquisition, the third to make the eastward journey after larger rivals Orpea and Korian.

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