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HBI 2023: Opportunities in ophthalmology

Ophthalmology continues to be a big area of interest for investors, with considerable scope for consolidation. An expert panel including the CEO of Europe's largest chain (Veonet) and the CEO of Latin America's largest player (Opty) discussed opportunities in the sector at HBI 2023.

Aedifica finds buyers for Orpea’s Brussels homes

Belgium-based real estate specialist Aedifica has confirmed the sale of five of its nine Orpea homes, all located in Brussels. The news confirms previous speculation that Belgium was next on the French nursing home’s divestment list from a €1.2bn chunk of its real estate portfolio.

Orpea sells in Austria and the Netherlands

The ongoing sale of significant parts of French nursing home operator Orpea’s €1.2bn real estate portfolio has expanded to Austria and the Netherlands. As newly released H1 figures show low occupancy rates in France, HBI speaks to three market experts to gauge the current state of affairs for the French giant looking to bounce back from its recent troubled history.

Are fertility add-ons a bad idea?

In a successful fertility market, add-ons remain a controversial subject. HBI speaks to two experts with differing opinions to find out why.

Interview: Annabelle Neame, VP for new markets and innovation, HCA UK

HBI catches up with Annabelle Neame, vice president for new markets and innovation at top five UK hospital player HCA UK, and hears how HCA and others are using concierge services to help tourists navigate tricky foreign patient pathways as London is increasingly “more on the map” for health care tourism.

Spire boosts its imaging capabilities

Spire Healthcare, the UK’s largest for-profit hospital group, has extended its control over the patient journey with a new state-of-the-art MRI scanner worth £500,000.

HBI 2023: Dentistry – what is the elixir of growth?

What is the best way to grow a dental business – is there an elixir of growth? Do you buy? Do you build? Or should you shuffle the pack and grow organically? HBI's dental partner Straumann, the world's largest implant and esthetic dentistry specialist, invited the leaders of three hugely successful businesses onto the stage at HBI 2023 to share their thoughts and expertise.

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