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IHH ready to explore move to outcome-based payment models

Pan-Asian hospital group IHH is ready to explore the feasibility of outcome-based payment models.

August 2, 2024

Malaysia’s KPJ Healthcare Bhd makes progress in bed capacity, medical tourism, and digitalisation

KPJ Healthcare Bhd, a Malaysia-based private hospital provider, recently announced plans to add up to 5,000 hospital beds by 2028 as part of its ongoing expansion efforts. During the hospital's 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 26, shareholders discussed KPJ's commitment to patient-centric care, health tourism expansion, and digital transformation.

June 28, 2024

Far East Drug Co. acquires majority stake in Singapore’s Fullerton Health

Fullerton Health Corporation Limited (Fullerton Health), a multinational occupational health care provider in the Asia-Pacific region, confirmed on Tuesday that pharmaceutical company Far East Drug (B.V.I.) Co. Ltd (FED) is acquiring a significant stake in the Singapore-headquartered group.

May 3, 2024

KPJ to focus on Malaysia and exit other markets

Listed Malaysian hospital group KPJ Healthcare is selling non-core assets it holds outside of Malaysia to focus on its Malaysian hospital segment. It has already fully exited Indonesia and plans to fully exit Australia within the next two years, and may also exit Bangladesh. It still has a hospital in Thailand which it has no plans to sell, as it is focused on medical tourism - a key part of the company's strategy going forward. The company reported strong results for 2023, with revenue up 19% and core net profit up 61%.

February 23, 2024

IHH considers entry into Vietnamese and Indonesian hospital markets

The new CEO of listed pan-Asian hospital giant IHH says it is looking to move into new markets like Indonesia and Vietnam. Meanwhile, it is also planning to expand its offering in India and Turkey, and turnaround its underperforming China assets.

December 8, 2023

Ramsay Sime Darby sold to Columbia Asia for US$1.3bn

Multinational Asian hospital chain Columbia Asia is buying Ramsay Sime Darby, a rival SE Asian hospital chain, for US$1.3bn. This marks Australian hospital group Ramsay's exit from SE Asia, as well as Malaysian trading and logistics company Sime Darby Berhad's exit from health care.

November 16, 2023

Two bidders left for Ramsay Sime Darby, as CVC buys Filipino hospital chain

South East Asia is continuing to see much more large-scale M&A activity than Europe. The sale of Malaysian and Indonesian hospital group Ramsay Sime Darby is reaching its final stages, with only two bidders reportedly left in the running. Meanwhile, Luxembourg-based PE firm CVC Capital Partners has bought a controlling stake in The Medical City (TMC), the Philippines' most expansive hospital group in terms of outpatient clinic footprint.

November 2, 2023

Ramsay Sime Darby sale shortlist – Santé might be next

The sale of Malaysia and Indonesia-based hospital group Ramsay Sime Darby marches on, with a shortlist of candidates reportedly jostling for the $1.5bn purchase. Reports suggest French hospital group Ramsay Santé is next.

September 14, 2023

Ramsay share price plummets as results released

Australia-based multinational hospital group Ramsay Health Care’s disappointing results have seen its share price drop by double digits since close Wednesday. It seems its European segment’s performance did not match that of its other divisions.

August 25, 2023

WHO warnings of AI in healthcare

In a report published this week by the UN agency, the WHO has raised concerns about the patient safety and potential risks associated with the use of AI language platforms simulating human interactions in healthcare. Public health experts are also calling for a pause on developments until regulations have caught up.

May 19, 2023

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