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Preventive health “needs good data, not more advanced AI”

The rapid advances in AI over the past year are not improving the predictive capabilities of health care providers delivering a preventive model of health care, according to Ran Balicer, chief innovation officer at Israeli health care group Clalit Health. New generative AI models have a lot of potential, but also a lot of issues. And older AI models provide plenty of predictive power. The key to unlocking preventive health care is access to good quality data.

San Donato expands in the Middle East

San Donato, the largest Italian hospital group, continues to expand in the Middle East under the influence of Kamel Ghribi, the Tunisian entrepreneur who has deep links with the Rotelli family who own the business. But sources say moves to find a minority investor in San Donato have ended. President Paolo Rotelli said the group was taking a sabbatical from investing in 2023 after spending nearly €500m on new hospitals.  

17 things we learned at HBI 2023: Our key insights and takeaways

Our annual conference took place earlier this week in London. Over a jam-packed three days of HBI 2023, an impressive array of delegates from across Europe and beyond gathered in the heart of London and shared their insights into the myriad challenges and abundant opportunities the sector faces, and offered their views on how some of them might be addressed. Here are some of our key takeaways.

Opportunities in Italian dentistry

Italian dentistry patients are seeking cheaper treatment abroad – but HBI hears there is a big opportunity for Italian consolidators who can push prices down at home.

The Shape of Things to Come

The health care sector is set to change dramatically over the next five years. Our panellists look at how and at what this means for anyone running a scale business in the sector. We start with a presentation from Chinta Bhagat, partner at L Catterton which looks at the elision of wellness and health care services, […]

Building a robust ESG framework

Environmental, Social and Governance frameworks are of vital importance, following a series of scandals which have had a huge impact on brands and share price. A good ESG framework can justify a higher valuation for healthcare businesses. This session at why it’s crucial to get ESG framework right. Therese Lennehag, Head of ESG Advisory EMEA, […]

Managing your costs in challenging times

Rising costs from inflation, wages, and energy are indiscriminately hitting the healthcare sector and despite government support packages being pledged, the road ahead looks arduous. So how do providers control costs? This session explores strategies to keep costs at bay from strategic procurement to efficiency gains and getting more out of your existing technology. Speakers […]

Models that cover more people

Subscription models, a rise in employee paid-for insurance, digital apps and engagement, building their own ecosystems – insurers are making fundamental changes to health care delivery. This session explores these initiatives and their impact. Speakers include: Dr Hendrik Hanekom, CEO, Intercare Group Katie Wadey, Chief Product and Commercial Officer, Simplyhealth Jalil Allabadi, Co-Founder, Altibbi Moderated […]

How to solve the workforce puzzle

How do you best recruit and retain a strong workforce in nurses, doctors and specialist staff? What role does training and culture play here? Providers present case studies on how they have managed to shift the needle. Speakers include: Dr Fatih Mehmet Gul, Vice President, Fakeeh Care Group; CEO, Fakeeh University Hospital Dr Sandra Roddinger, […]

Orpea-tunity in Italian nursing homes?

As French nursing home operator Orpea considers which countries it might exit, sources are speculating that Italy could be on its hitlist. If that happens, opportunities could open up for middle size players to make their mark. HBI speaks to two market experts to find out more.

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