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NHS struggling to fund outsourcing needs

HBI hears financial pressure on the UK NHS is making it increasingly difficult to outsource to the private sector – but with waiting lists worse than expected, there are still opportunities for for-profit operators. Who is most likely to take advantage?
November 24, 2023

Dutch regulators clamping down on M&A

The Dutch competition authority is looking to expand its influence over the healthcare sector, having already attempted to block some smaller M&A deals. HBI speaks to Rune Aresvik, founder of Dutch consultancy firm Vardetun, to understand what tighter regulations could mean for operators in the region.
November 23, 2023

German hospital market facing an uncertain future

The future of the German hospital market still hangs in the balance. As winter approaches and energy prices remain high, politicians still cannot agree on what to do about Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach’s proposed reforms - but whatever the outcome there are opportunities as well as challenges ahead.
November 17, 2023

Ramsay Sime Darby sold to Columbia Asia for US$1.3bn

Multinational Asian hospital chain Columbia Asia is buying Ramsay Sime Darby, a rival SE Asian hospital chain, for US$1.3bn. This marks Australian hospital group Ramsay's exit from SE Asia, as well as Malaysian trading and logistics company Sime Darby Berhad's exit from health care.
November 16, 2023

Blackstone buys CARE Hospitals and KIMS Health

Global private equity firm Blackstone has entered the Indian hospital market with two big acquisitions. It is acquiring a 75% stake in Hyderbad-based CARE Hospitals. In a separate deal, CARE is buying a majority stake in rival group KIMS Health. The plan is to merge the two groups and create one of India's largest hospital chains. 
November 3, 2023

Workforce woes beckon in a winter of discontent

Winter is coming, and for the health care sector the end of the year could see a weary workforce and soaring costs push some groups to breaking point. HBI speaks to a selection of operators, analysts and advisers to understand how groups are planning for the potentially difficult months ahead.
November 3, 2023
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