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Fresenius to deconsolidate FMC

Michael Sen, the new CEO of multinational health care conglomerate Fresenius, is making preparations to deconsolidate struggling dialysis subsidiary Fresenius Medical Care (FMC). The plans fall short of full divestment and may not be radical enough to appease investors.

FMC CEO leaves after just two months in post

Global renal disease specialist Fresenius Medical Care has parted ways with its new CEO just months after announcing her appointment, and scarcely two months after she took up her post. HBI looks at the surprisingly quick turnaround and tries to work out what happened.

Is Bridgepoint looking to sell Diaverum in Q4?

Swedish pan-European dialysis group Diaverum could be up for sale in Q4. Reports suggest PE owner Bridgepoint has reportedly appointed American investment bank Citi to review strategic options for a sale.

Fresenius: “We’re not selling”

Germany-based healthcare conglomerate Fresenius tells HBI it isn't currently looking to carve off parts of its business for sale, and despite mixed H1 results it sees plenty of opportunities for growth.

HBI 2022: Balance of power in MENA is shifting

There is a risk, when looking at healthcare markets in MENA, of lumping all the countries together as one - but each market has very specific requirements, and very specific characteristics. A panel at HBI 2022 chaired by Hamid Yunis, partner at global law firm McDermott Will & Emery, investigated challenges and opportunities in the region - and how rapidly the markets are changing and why overseas players now need to work harder to impress.

Interview, Kirsty Bashforth, Chief business officer, Diaverum

Chronic Kidney Disease is a continuing to rise, further impacted by COVID and the wider economic burden. We discuss how digitalisation, improving health literacy and a more holistic approach could make a difference to the outlook in this sector with Kirsty Bashforth, chief business officer, Diaverum, ahead of her How to Build a Brand workshop at HBI 2022. 

Warsaw hub model set to spread across CEE

A new Warsaw Health Innovation Hub in Poland has seen 30 big pharma and medtech contribute brains and money to tackle healthcare projects, extending the cooperation which developed during Covid between the government and the private sector. Healthcare providers are set to join. The model is likely to be adopted by other CEE countries.

Diaverum launches holiday booking platform

Global renal care provider Diaverum is launching a digital platform for holiday dialysis booking. HBI speaks with Bruno Pamplona Polizio, director of global communications at Diaverum, to learn more.

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