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HBI 2026: Next-generation partnerships driving healthcare transformation

Healthcare is at a turning point, driven by rising patient expectations, rapid technological progress, and increasing pressure to deliver value-based care. At HBI 2026, a panel featuring Alexander Klos (CFO, Beyond Imaging), Charles Niehaus (Executive Director, Affidea), Ranjan Singh (CEO and Co-Founder, HealthHero), and François Clérin (Managing Director, Enterprise Solutions, GE Healthcare) discussed how partnerships, digital innovation, and patient-centred models are reshaping delivery.

LDC exits PAM Healthcare for £100 million

Private equity investment firm LDC has completed the exit of occupational health services provider PAM Healthcare to the UK’s largest pure play occupational health provider by revenue, Optima Health, for £100 million.

Hygie31 acquires CentralFarma, establishes Spain subsidiary

Hygie31 group, a pan-European healthcare and wellness platform, has acquired Spanish pharmacy group CentralFarma, establishing its international subsidiary in Spain, Hygie31 España. CentralFarma currently owns 230 pharmacies, mainly in Andalusia, with a turnover of close to €330 million.

HBI 2026: Why now is the time to invest in DACH

Across Europe, the DACH region stands out for its scale, stability, and potential for consolidation.  At HBI 2026, a panel of senior investors and operators highlighted why the region is increasingly seen as an attractive and underappreciated market for healthcare consolidation.

Delivering value through an integrated healthcare service platform — Interview with David Rolfe, Group CEO, Ergéa

HBI spoke with David Rolfe, the recently appointed Group CEO of Ergéa, a pan-European provider of Managed Equipment Services (MES) and clinical outsourcing. The company works with both public and private healthcare systems across diagnostics and oncology. In this interview, we discuss Ergéa’s growth plans, opportunities in the European healthcare market, and the key trends shaping the sector.

FREE BLOG HBI 2026: key highlights

Our team is preparing a detailed post-conference report covering all the sessions, but for now, here’s a quick roundup to wrap up the week and highlight some key takeaways. This year, we introduced a Life Sciences stream, spotlighting investment and innovation across pharma.

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