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HBI 2017: How the attitudes of governments are shaping the elderly care market

Different governments have differing attitudes to private healthcare operators. Some positively encourage them, as in Finland where legislation is being brought forward to promote choice, while in others there is a pervasive attitude that there's something wrong with making a profit out of providing what is seen as a public service – even if it can be done cheaply and to a high standard. Experts gathered at HBI 2017 to share their experiences operating in the elderly care market.

HBI 2017: Spanish and Italian property ignite

A top three Italian hospital chain and a top two Swiss chain are set to sell off their property and there could be movement in the acute sector in Germany, according to delegates at HBI 2017. We investigate.

HBI 2017: Want to expand internationally? Focus on cities, not countries

Internationalisation is a key trend of the healthcare industry, as the bulk of acute care M&A deals in EMEA over the past three years occured between different countries. But Chinta Bhagat, head of Global Healthcare at Malaysian investment fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad, says a country or even a region is often not the most relevant unit to look at. At the HBI 2017 conference, he explains that operators need to focus on cities instead.

NMC shares soar 33% on acquisition of Al-Zahra

NMC, the second largest hospital network in the UAE, has acquired Al Zahra Hospital, one of the largest medical facilities in UAE, based in the Emirate of Sharjah. Healthcare Nova speaks to NMC’s manager for corporate projects, Sameer Hasan, to understand the deal.

French care chain to move towards homecare

Colisée, France’s fifth largest care home chain, has bought 12 nursing homes from GDP Vendôme with the intention of offering a new range of services "between homecare and residential care".

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