From what was once known as Adeslas has emerged Vithas, the fourth-largest private-sector hospital chain in Spain. Jointly owned by Goodgrower and la Caixa Group - in an 80/20 split - Vithas comprises 10 hospitals treating 1.5m patients, with sales of €196m in 2011. We talk to Jorge Gallardo, chairman of the Board of Vithas and managing director of Goodgrower.