From silicon valley to national legislatures, debates around the impact artificial intelligence could have on the future of humanity seem to have reached a new fever pitch in recent weeks.
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Interview: Jennifer Gendron, Koa Health
HBI speaks to Jennifer Gendron, Global Chief Commercial Officer at digital mental health company Koa Health. Gendron tells us about the digital well-being service Koa Health offers, the new partnership the company has made with global medical and travel risk services provider International SOS, and how this will advance the company’s long-term vision of making personalised, user-friendly mental health tools available for all.
June 2, 2023
GenesisCare in the US files for bankruptcy
GenesisCare, the radiotherapy group with operations in the US, UK, Australia and Spain, has filed for voluntary reorganisation under chapter 11 of the US bankruptcy code and will look to sell off its US assets. HBI speaks to an advisory source to find out more.
June 2, 2023
Sweden wants to bring health care system under national government control
Sweden’s government wants to place the country’s health care system under greater central government control. We speak to two Swedish health care experts to find out what this could mean.
June 2, 2023
Valencian elections hint at the resurrection of Alzira
The leftist government of Valencia has been routed in regional elections. Could this mean a restoration of the out-of-favour Alzira model of public-private partnership (PPP) hospitals? HBI speak to a consultant source to find out more.
June 2, 2023
Low key Latvia sale kicks off Orpea refocusing
Last week, French nursing home operator Orpea initiated the start of the partial sale of its €1.2bn real estate portfolio, commencing with its Latvian presence - a singular retirement home in Riva. This low key sale marks the first small step in a major three-year plan to refocus its geographies. HBI speaks to a market expert to find out more.
June 1, 2023
Changes at the top of Runwood Homes
Three members of the senior leadership team at UK nursing home operator Runwood Homes departed the firm last month. COO Lorraine McGarry-Wall, CFO Phillip Thomas, and CEO Jeremy Richardson had all been appointed as directors of the company within the last 12 months.
June 1, 2023
Market welcomes Apollo hospitals strong FY23 results
Indian hospital group Apollo had a strong showing for its FY23 results, which saw shares in the listed group surge.
June 1, 2023
Interview: Rahma Samow, global head dental services organization, Straumann Group
Ahead of HBI 2023 next month, we catch up with dentistry panelist Rahma Samow, EVP dental services organizations at Straumann Group, to find out more about her role and the trends surrounding oral health and their impact on enterprise DSOs globally.
June 1, 2023
Spain is registering doctors faster than patients are aging
The international healthcare workforce crisis has two main factors - populations are aging pushing demand for healthcare up, and there is a problem with supply as groups struggle to train, hire and retain doctors. That said, in Spain at least, the number of registered doctors is growing at a quicker rate than the population is aging.
May 31, 2023
Interview: Jason Powell, Co-CEO, UK Vein Clinic Group
We look at how to build a dynamic, low-cost outpatient chain which delivers high quality care and at the UK venous market more generally with Jason Powell, whose UK Vein Clinic Group looks set to grow revenue 50% in 2024, after doubling sales in 2023.
May 31, 2023
Dutch competition authority gets reined in again
The Netherlands’ activist competition authority has been reined in again. The acquisition of dermatology specialist Mauritskliniek by hospital group Bergman Clinics is no longer barred, after another reversal by a judge. However, the decision is moot, as Mauritskliniek has already been bought by German cosmetic surgery provider Corius Gruppe.
