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Report: Recession failed to force healthcare reform

How did the crash hit European public healthcare systems? Seven years on, an exhaustive new book by a dozen academics, Economic Crisis, Health Systems and Health in Europe, suggests the deep recession has had little impact. The book’s 500 pages narrow down on how countries responded to the crisis. Interestingly, when Healthcare Europa looked at […]

Claw-backs continue to torment Greek hospital sector

Greek hospitals continue to receive a kicking with more claw-backs which cost the sector more than €100m in 2013, forcing hospitals to cut costs. Under the new Greece’s new Syriza government it’s likely these claw-backs will continue.

Interview: Bernard Broermann, Founder, Asklepios

We talk to Bernard Broermann, founder and owner of Asklepios, the second largest German hospital group, about his ultimate plans for Asklepios, his decision to buy a large Hamburg hotel and how he sees the German market.

Permira to build new imaging services provider

Private equity house Permira is backing a merger between Mesa Medical, a Pan-European supplier of third party maintenance and used imaging kit, and Asteral, which is the largest provider of managed equipment services around imaging equipment in the UK. The deal will alarm suppliers like Siemens, GE and Philips.

Euromedic appoints HSBC

Imaging services provider Euromedic has appointed HSBC to review the business. Bankers expect this to lead to a sale this autumn.

Clawback costs Greek hospital sector over €100m

Greek hospitals got another kicking in 2013 with a clawback which cost the crippled sector well over €100m. But some are managing to keep their heads above water. Are there signs that the tide has finally turned?

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