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MedEuropa acquires German radiosurgery group

Radiotherapy group MedEuropa has acquired the largest radiosurgery player in the German market, a year after telling HBI it wanted to create a pan-European network. 

Ophthalmology: A birds eye view of a fragmented market

Ophthalmology may be a fragmented market, but international chains like Aier and Optegra are emerging. Can national operators build real competitive advantage in largely unconsolidated markets? And if so, how? HBI 2019 drew together CxOs from three large players as former ophthalmologist turned Mansfield Advisor Victor Chua chaired a session to find out more.

Innovative services tackle rising mental health need

Companies with innovative digital and inpatient solutions claim to be rallying to meet the enormous global demand for specialist mental healthcare. The sector presents a unique challenge, as demand for services still far outstrips supply. At HBI 2019's panel on psychiatry and mental health, led by consultancy firm Candesic, UK digital platform XenZone, Norwegian inpatient provider Incita and German psychiatric specialists Schoen Klinik explained their takes on the issue.

Median process gets put back “3-4 years”

The sale of German rehabilitation giant Median Kliniken by owners Waterland may have been put back, HBI hears, though sources close to the company suggest otherwise.

Vivisol acquires in Germany and Brazil

Italian medicalised homecare group Vivisol has acquired two companies in Germany and three in Brazil. We spoke to the vice president of Western European operations at HBI 2019.

Ameos withdraws from Sana clinics acquisition – for now

Ameos, Germany’s largest provider of residential psychiatry by revenue, was set to finalise the acquisition of four Sana clinics today (Thursday, April4) but the deal has been postponed. We ask a Berlin-based analyst following the deal whether this would be a good deal for the company, and what lies in store for the seller.

Is Sana expanding out of Germany?

Germany's third-largest hospital group Sana Kliniken's recent tie-up with Switzerland's largest hospital group points to international expansion plans, says a well-placed advisor in Germany.

Orpea advances in Latin America

Orpea, Europe's second-largest nursing home operator by revenue, has made big strides in Latin America, with acquisitions in Chile, Brazil and Uruguay in 2018. We speak to a market expert about its expansion, with a focus on Brazil, and its full-year results published this week.

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