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Median put up for sale with possible €1bn price tag

German rehabilitation giant Median is being put up for sale by its owners Waterland, according to sources. A local healthcare consultant says that, although this is line with a standard private equity exit timeline, a recent reform might make now a particularly good time to sell.

Interview: BCG’s Michael Thorwarth – growth potential in the lab sector

Last week Healthcare Europa reported that Australian lab group Sonic Healthcare had acquired German anatomical pathology practice Pathologie Trier. With the European lab market looking increasingly consolidated, Healthcare Europa speaks to Boston Consulting Group partner Dr Michael Thorwarth about where he thinks growth potential in the sector lies.

Diaverum nearly doubles revenue in Romania

Global dialysis provider Diaverum saw 76% revenue growth in Romania in 2017 according to the Ministry of Finance. The impressive figures comes as speculation continues over the future of the group's Saudi Arabian contract.

FREE BLOG HBI Awards 2017: Using real-time data collection to enhance care and value

When Schoen Clinic started to measure outcomes, all hospitals had their own clinical information systems and forms which were usually documented at the end of the treatment process before discharge. This was a time-consuming process, and the date collected lacked comparability. Therefore, Schoen Clinic developed CompCard, a system that collects data in real-time.

M&A in Germany’s out-of-hospital care sector ramps up

Private equity giant Advent International has bought an 'out-of-hospital' and homecare group in Germany amidst a spate of similar deals, as gases giant Linde sells off assets in order to complete its merger with US counterpart Praxair.

Capio appoints surprise new CEO

Pan-European hospital operator Capio has appointed Attila Vegh, chairman and CEO of Czechia-based Penta hospitals, as its new president and CEO.

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