The UK’s private dental sector is facing a period of significant regulatory and structural change, and it could affect investors and businesses across the industry.
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) looks set to force several new stipulations on the UK’s veterinary sector. The CMA’s proposals are primarily focused on increasing transparency for customers, by forcing practices to publish full lists of prices and make it clear whether they are part of a chain, prompting some relief from investors concerned about more draconian intervention.
The Danish Parliament has adopted the first major legislative package that promises to help make healthcare reform a reality in the country, which means that while the quality of care is generally high, local care will be improved for more of an even geographical distribution.
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and other key industry groups have responded to the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA)’s proposed measures to address concerns over competition in the industry as part of an investigation.
Earlier this month reports showed Colombia’s already-struggling health system seeing units in hospitals in capital Bogotá being forced to close down to be able to continue other types of care services. In recent months patients have also been denied access to medications and health services, with the financial crisis facing the healthcare sector in the country still unfolding.
The government has announced plans to reduce immigration in the UK and focus the system towards “those who contribute most to economic growth” with “higher skills standards” as well as training within the UK. As part of a white paper, the plan to lower “record-high levels of net migration” and end the “reliance on international recruitment” will include the end of overseas recruitment for social care visas, in a further hurdle to overcome for the sector.
The first phase of ‘Saudization’ in Saudi Arabia’s healthcare sector is now underway, effective from 17 April. Saudization is a government policy to increase the number of Saudi nationals employed and reduce the reliance on expats in the workforce.
The Dutch Health Minister, Fleur Agema, has once again rejected calls to ban private equity investments in the healthcare sector, facing down a parliamentary majority supporting such a move. In a letter to the Netherlands’ House of Representatives, Agema outlined four key reasons for her decision, prioritising the sector’s need for investment over legislator’s concerns […]
On March 5th 2025 the European Health Data Space (EHDS) Regulation was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The European Commission describes the EHDS as "a game changer for healthcare in Europe" that aims to transform how health data is accessed, used, and shared across the EU.
Fresenius, one of Europe’s largest healthcare providers, has sold part of its stake in dialysis provider Fresenius Medical Care (FME). Total gross proceeds amounted to approximately €1.1 billion.
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