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Dutch government again dismisses MPs’ call for ban on private equity in healthcare, while PE investment flags

The Dutch Health Minister, Fleur Agema, has once again rejected calls to ban private equity investments in the healthcare sector, facing down a parliamentary majority supporting such a move.  In a letter to the Netherlands’ House of Representatives, Agema outlined four key reasons for her decision, prioritising the sector’s need for investment over legislator’s concerns […]

Circle Health launches business version of MyWay for UK workers

Circle Health, a healthcare provider operating Britain’s largest network of independent hospitals, has launched a business alternative for its subscription-based health insurance product “specifically aimed at keeping UK workers healthy”.

AXA launches new product for SMEs with global teams

AXA Global Healthcare, offering global health insurance to expats, businesses, students and more, has announced the launch of Global Health Adapt, a new product designed to meet the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a globally based workforce. 

Affidea acquires Sermesa polyclinics in Valencia

Affidea, the pan-European provider of community based clinics, advanced diagnostics, and specialist services, has announced the acquisition of Sermesa polyclinics, a well-established healthcare provider in Valencia, Spain. The acquisition is intended to strengthen and expand Affidea’s outpatient and diagnostic services presence throughout Spain, as part of its wider strategy. 

Interview: Phil Frame, NorthEdge

NorthEdge is a regionally focussed UK PE firm, headquartered in Manchester and with presence across the North and Midlands. It invests in lower mid-market companies across the healthcare, technology and business services sectors, and currently has £900m of assets under management.  In an interview with HBI, Phil Frame, Partner and Healthcare Investment Lead at NorthEdge, discussed some of the areas of healthcare innovation the firm is currently most excited about, and the abundant opportunity in the UK regions.

How occupational health captured the interest of private equity

Europe’s occupational health market is seeing growing interest from investors as employers across the continent become increasingly amenable to taking a proactive approach to supporting their employees’ health. The sector is beginning to see significant M&A and PE acquisitions.

Healthcare investment “through the bottom of the cycle” — Goldberg (Rothschild)

At last year’s conference Hedley Goldberg, Managing Director at multinational investment bank Rothschild, predicted healthcare M&A activity would begin picking up again in Q4 2023 or Q1 2024. But we’re now halfway through 2024 and there are still very few deals above €500m taking place. Goldberg is confident, however, that we have now passed through the bottom of the cycle.

HBI 2024 Day Three, Morning Briefing

The morning of day three of HBI 2024 included sessions on the right model for AI, ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine and occupational health.

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