Primary Care

Controversial GPs out-of-hours system could see Hungarian doctors leave the country

The Hungarian government has increased the intensity of its attacks on the doctors association (MOK) as it seeks to enforce its out-of-hours system for GPs. This could trigger the mass exodus of Hungarian doctors, and have a knock on effect on for profit operators.

March 24, 2023

UK for-profit demand stays high as cash-starved NHS faces tough choices

For-profit demand in the UK is likely to remain high, as the UK government stalls on its plans to increase public sector capacity. HBI speaks to a UK-based consultant to find out more.

March 10, 2023

Key themes and takeaways from the IFC’s Emerging Markets conference

Last month, thought leaders from private healthcare systems across the globe gathered in Cape Town, South Africa, to network, share their findings, and consider how emerging markets can become more resilient. HBI was there, and these are our key themes and takeaways.

March 3, 2023

SE Asia’s pushes to primary care – but volumes and logistics are key

Providers in Southeast Asia have made a pronounced push towards primary care in recent years - but it hasn’t been all plain sailing with logistical challenges and high costs to contend with. Singapore and the Philippines are leading the way, as attendees at the recent IFC conference in Cape Town, South Africa, heard.

March 3, 2023

Government pressure could see mass resignations of Hungarian doctors

The Hungarian government has demonised the Hungarian Medical Chamber (MOK) after the doctor's union warned its members not to sign up to an on-call system for GPs. It sparks fresh concerns of a workforce exodus at a time when patients are increasingly turn to private care - and could be a boon for for-profits.

March 3, 2023

Legal challenges may derail German investor crackdown

HBI hears German health minister Karl Lauterbach’s plan to stop “locust investors” from buying up outpatient facilities may be shot down by a double whammy of legal and political considerations. HBI speaks to a Germany-based lawyer and healthcare expert to find out more.

February 24, 2023

Mayo promises to support loss-making London centre

US-based nonprofit American academic medical centre Mayo Clinic has offered "unconditional" financial support - at least until January 31, 2024 - to its London facility, despite the latter losing millions. Meanwhile, Cleveland Clinic continues to expand in the UK capital.

February 17, 2023

Interview: Barry Mulholland, MBI Healthcare Technologies

Barry Mulholland is founding partner at MBI Healthcare Technologies, a UK digital health company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to find and fix data inaccuracies in hospital administration systems. He tells us how he believes AI platforms can help solve the elective care crisis.

January 26, 2023

EU approves new digi-physical primary care service in Ireland

The EU has given the green light to a joint venture between Centric Health, Ireland’s only major private primary care chain, and Irish Life Health, one of Ireland’s four private health insurers. The joint venture will provide a new digi-physical primary care service to Irish Life Health customers.

January 19, 2023

Spire acquires Doctors Clinic Group and expands primary care footprint

Spire, the UK’s largest for-profit hospital group, has acquired Doctors Clinic Group, one of the UK’s only pure play private-pay primary care chains. The acquisition is part of Spire’s plan to build up its primary care offering.

December 21, 2022

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