Finland’s parliament has passed a version of the long-awaited healthcare reform, known as SOTE. HBI hears that it’s nowhere near as interesting as the original version.
Denmark is a relatively small market, with a population of less than six million, and like the rest of the Nordics its politics can often be very hostile to for-profit operators. Despite this, the for-profit care home sector is growing despite relatively low returns. HBI talks to two market experts about the appeal and development of the Danish nursing home sector.
Korian, the major pan-European elder care group, continues its consolidation of the mental health sector in France. It has just entered exclusive negotiations to acquire the Osny psychotherapy centre based in the Paris region. HBI looks at this, and other recent acquisitions.
Russia's second-largest healthcare operator by revenue, European Medical Center (EMC), has announced an intention to float in Moscow but will not be raising any proceeds from the process.
The UK government is launching a new data strategy that aims to digitise, connect and transform the health and care sector, recognising the power of data being used to save lives during the pandemic
HBI hears that Antin Infrastructure Partners is considering the sale of Almaviva Sante, the fourth largest French hospital group by revenue. HBI speaks to a France-based consultant to find out more and to talk about potential suitors.
What is the key to a regular throughput of profitable ophthalmology clients, and how does an operator fill its clinics? According to Ulla Näpänkangas, ophthalmologist and CEO of Finland-based Silmäasema Silmäsairaala, the answer lies in selling them glasses first.
First-round bids have come in for Italy's largest lab group Lifebrain, with few surprises among the names. It's the second big move in the Italian lab market after Charme Capital confirmed it has bought smaller rival Bianalisi. Multiples in the sector are hitting 16x EBITDA.
The Dutch competition authority has paused Bergman's acquisition of dermatology specialist Mauritskliniek, saying that prices rose two years ago when it acquired NL Healthcare Clinics. Data shows that private equity is making fewer transactions in the market.
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