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UK IVF sector is set for stronger 2025, with continued PE interest despite growing consolidation

FutureLife Group, a pan-European provider of IVF and genetic services, has announced its expansion in the UK with the acquisition of the independent fertility clinic Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM). This acquisition strengthens FutureLife’s presence in the UK, complementing its operations at Center for Reproductive and Genetic Health (CRGH) in central London. 

Circle Health launches business version of MyWay for UK workers

Circle Health, a healthcare provider operating Britain’s largest network of independent hospitals, has launched a business alternative for its subscription-based health insurance product “specifically aimed at keeping UK workers healthy”.

PureHealth considers buying NMC in UAE

PureHealth Holding PJSC, a United Arab Emirates-based healthcare company, is considering an acquisition of NMC Healthcare, a private healthcare network in the same region, Bloomberg reports, citing “people familiar with the matter”.

Affidea launches digital weight loss service with Reset Health

Affidea, the pan-European provider of community based clinics, advanced diagnostics, and specialist services, has partnered with Reset Health, owners of the Roczen platform, to launch the digital weight loss and type 2 diabetes management solution across its network.

AXA launches new product for SMEs with global teams

AXA Global Healthcare, offering global health insurance to expats, businesses, students and more, has announced the launch of Global Health Adapt, a new product designed to meet the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a globally based workforce. 

German states resisting hospital reform, Health Ministry threatens to withhold financing

Germany’s federal states are attempting to amend the Hospital Care Improvement Act (Krankenhausversorgungsverbesserungsgesetz, KHVVG), which was approved by Germany’s Bundestag in October but still has to be voted on by the upper house. The federal health ministry is threatening to withhold finance for the states if they block the reform.

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.

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