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BC Partners acquires largest Italian dental chain

DentalPro, the largest dental clinic group in Italy with 112 sites predominantly in the north, is being sold. Healthcare Europa talks to the group’s president about the sale and how it will affect the group.

HBI 2017: How the attitudes of governments are shaping the elderly care market

Different governments have differing attitudes to private healthcare operators. Some positively encourage them, as in Finland where legislation is being brought forward to promote choice, while in others there is a pervasive attitude that there's something wrong with making a profit out of providing what is seen as a public service – even if it can be done cheaply and to a high standard. Experts gathered at HBI 2017 to share their experiences operating in the elderly care market.

HBI 2017: The future of elderly care in Europe – from silos to clusters

The number of elderly people in Europe is rising to unprecedented levels. In the last 15 years, the number of people aged 80 and above in Europe has risen by 60% - and in Western European countries like Germany and Italy, it's even more. With this has come a rapidly rising need for more care, and a growing group of patients with chronic illnesses. HBI 2017 explored the major trends in elderly healthcare for the region – and looked ahead to how operators will need to change their approach.

HBI 2017: Spanish and Italian property ignite

A top three Italian hospital chain and a top two Swiss chain are set to sell off their property and there could be movement in the acute sector in Germany, according to delegates at HBI 2017. We investigate.

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