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Liberal fertility markets attract the for-profit sector

Regulation is key in assessing the viability of for-profit fertility markets, according to a recent report from HBI intelligence written after months of discussion with operators in EMEA. More liberal markets are almost always more attractive markets.
July 22, 2019

Save millions, increase life expectancy, boost quality – what happens when you integrate care and healthcare

In almost all countries the provision of healthcare (hospitals, doctors) and social services (homecare, social workers, care homes) are siloed in many ways. Often the payors are different. Often, the two sides barely talk to each other. Often cultures are very different - healthcare can be very top down, for instance. But bringing ALL services together should create huge synergies, cost savings and a much stronger sense of community and empowerment.
July 17, 2019

Insurance scheme launches in Egypt

Egypt has launched its long-awaited universal insurance scheme, giving citizens the freedom to choose between public and private providers. Coverage is being phased in piecemeal. One GCC-based healthcare group has already committed to building two more hospitals in the country.
July 4, 2019

Amended SOTE law more likely to go through

We hear a diluted version of Finland's SOTE reform remains on the cards, despite its failure to get voted through parliament in its original form. Consultancy Nordic Healthcare Group explains what this means for the private sector, and an expert in Finnish health and social care reform tells us what needs to happen next.
July 4, 2019

Change in legislation triggers race to consolidate Italian pharmacies

The price of pharmacies in Italy is soaring, HBI hears – and one new group looks to be setting the early pace in the race to create a network after legislation was passed allowing corporate ownership. Previously, pharmacy businesses could only be owned by licenced pharmacists but, on the recommendation of the Italian Competition Authority, […]
June 27, 2019

NHS to facilitate integrated care

The NHS in England prides itself on the strength of its primary care. This service is set to become the backbone in the delivery of integrated care with primary care doctors coming together with pharmacies, care homes, hospitals and wider social care. The aim? To deliver better care that encourages prevention and patient recorded outcomes. So far the movement feels a little hobbyist. But payment and rewards are coming into place and it has funding for the next five years. Even the massive silos between social services and healthcare are being bridged. We report from Confed19 in Manchester.
June 27, 2019
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