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CUF buys primary care chain miMed 

CUF, Portugal’s largest for-profit hospital group, has bought miMed, a chain of 13 primary care walk-in clinics in Lisbon. The clinics will begin operating under CUF’s brand in Q1 2025.

What do the struggles of Australia’s private hospitals mean for private equity investors?

Private hospitals in Australia are facing a severe financial crisis, as highlighted by a recent Department of Health review. While the financial struggles of these hospitals are not new, this is the first time the government has conducted a review and officially acknowledged the issue. The review found that private hospital profit margins have nearly halved over five years as costs outpaced revenue, with “imminent closures” likely without urgent government intervention.

Exploring the GCC’s prospective $11 billion GLP-1 RA market — ‘a unique opportunity to lead in this space’

Demand for GLP-1 receptor agonists (the class of drugs used to treat obesity and diabetes) has been growing rapidly, opening up more and more opportunities in the market, such as ‘holistic’ online prescription services. We’ve seen both the positives and negatives of the use of GLP-1 RAs in the US and Europe, from transforming people’s health for the better to misuse and inappropriate supply. But what do we know about the market in the Middle East?

Allianz rolls out its Elevate plan across Europe

Allianz Partners, a leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, offering global solutions across international health and life, travel insurance, mobility and assistance, has announced the launch of “first to market” Elevate, its healthcare top-up plan.  Sold through the Allianz Partners health brand, Elevate was previously known as the EU Top-up Plan available only in Germany. It is now available for employees across the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA). 

Elysium Healthcare expands eating disorder care services with acquisition of Vivre Care

Elysium Healthcare, a UK-based mental health service provider which is part of Australian group Ramsay Health Care, has expanded its provision of specialist eating disorder services with the acquisition of Vivre Care, a residential care provider. Vivre Care provides specialist support for people with severe eating disorders, with its services “aligning with the NHS strategy of prioritising community-based treatment”.

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