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Russian groups move away from IVF as public sector takes market share

We hear the big Russian groups are moving away from IVF as the government funds the treatment at aggressively low tariffs, allowing public hospitals to encroach on market which has historically been the bedrock of the big private sector players. The IVF market in Russia stood at just under 30bn Rubles (€400m) in 2016 growing at […]

NMC denies Jefferies torpedo

London-listed international healthcare group NMC Health has taken a 7% kicking to its share price. The drop comes after investment bank Jefferies' latest note, its most critical yet. We put those critiques to the company which dismissed suggestions it has changed direction, saying it is "not looking to extend our core business to developed markets."

Notre Dame Intermedica looking to raise $775m with new share issue

Grupo Notre Dame Intermedica (GNDI), one of Brazil's largest hospital groups, is hoping to raise around R$3bn ($775m) from the sale of new shares this month. We speak to a Brazilian healthcare expert to find out what this means for the company and investors.

NMC denies Jefferies torpedo

London-listed international healthcare group NMC Health has taken a 7% kicking to its share price after investment bank Jefferies' latest note, its most critical yet. We put those critiques to the company.

Government promises innovators easier access to UK NHS

Private providers have, in the past, found it difficult to try and introduce their innovation into the NHS. Now, the UK government is promising to create a better environment for digital and technology companies to thrive and providers are excited. 

PMI penetration rises across Europe

The number of people who are covered by private health insurance has largely risen across Europe in the past decade, according to a report by the OECD.

“For-profit operators are key to UHC” says report

Universal Health Coverage is one of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and it's expected to be completed by 2030. But a newly released report argues that a lack of PPPs is stalling that goal. Healthcare Nova looks at the key findings...

American investor mulls largest Asian hospital deal for a decade

American investor Columbia Pacific Management is reported to be considering a sale of its India, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia hospital business for a touted price tag of $2bn. That would make it the largest deal in Asian hospitals since IHH bought Parkway Pantai in 2010. We discuss potential buyers and what is driving this.

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