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Fresenius bans bonuses and ditches dividend for energy payout

Healthcare conglomerate Fresenius has suspended dividends and bonuses for the management board as a result of legislation which gives it €300m in energy price relief. The conglomerate has stated it will “examine” legal options as it believes the law is “unconstitutional”. HBI speaks to two expert sources to find out more.

Medicharme tells HBI it is not on the brink of bankruptcy

French nursing home operators have been under scrutiny since Orpea ran into well publicised difficulties two years ago, and the current economic climate has added to their woes. Facing persistent rumours it may be facing financial difficulties, elderly care group Medicharme tells HBI it is not on the brink of bankruptcy.

NHS struggling to fund outsourcing needs

HBI hears financial pressure on the UK NHS is making it increasingly difficult to outsource to the private sector – but with waiting lists worse than expected, there are still opportunities for for-profit operators. Who is most likely to take advantage?

German hospital market facing an uncertain future

The future of the German hospital market still hangs in the balance. As winter approaches and energy prices remain high, politicians still cannot agree on what to do about Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach’s proposed reforms - but whatever the outcome there are opportunities as well as challenges ahead.

Opportunity in Saudi dialysis

In a rapidly opening up Saudi market full of opportunities, how attractive is the dialysis sector? HBI hears the answer is less straightforward than you might expect.

Workforce woes beckon in a winter of discontent

Winter is coming, and for the health care sector the end of the year could see a weary workforce and soaring costs push some groups to breaking point. HBI speaks to a selection of operators, analysts and advisers to understand how groups are planning for the potentially difficult months ahead.

UK Health Minister looks for further collaboration with independent sector

The UK's Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has told for-profit operators collaborations between the NHS and private players have paved the way for them to have an increased role going forward - and that patients will be given greater opportunity to be referred to independent sector providers.

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