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Bribery in healthcare

The vast majority of bribes paid by citizens in Europe have to do with access to healthcare, according to an EU anti-corruption report. Healthcare and pharma businesses in Europe are also the most likely of any industry, with 77% agreeing, to think that corruption is widespread in their country. The report puts the total cost of corruption in the EU at €120bn - a little less than the annual EU budget. We look at the underlying numbers.

Healthcare Reform – Opportunity or Threat? Presentation, Nicolaus Henke, Global Leader of the Healthcare Systems and Services Practice, McKinsey

Nicolaus has unrivaled access to, and experience of, European payors. He examines the reform trajectory and likely budget growth in different European countries and considers what impact this will have for private hospitals, outsourcers and specialist service providers. Presented at the Healthcare Europa Annual Conference 2013, New Models for Challenging Times.

Synlab collars Collard

Synlab, the BC Partners-owned laboratory group, has acquired Laboratoire Dr. Collard in Belgium. Investment banking sources say that the group is still hoping for an IPO in 2014.

Life Sciences extends into healthcare services

Life Sciences Partners, one of the largest European private equity and venture capital investors in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, is planning to launch a new international fund aimed at medtech and healthcare services....

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