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HBI 2023 Panel: Opportunities in Oncology

Oncology has come a long way in just a few decades to the point where cancer care is increasingly understood as a chronic condition, but more capacity is still needed. At HBI 2023, oncology panelists debated where the best opportunities for growth in the sector lie. Here were some of the takeaways:

HBI 2023: Partnership challenges and value

Overburdened public health services are in dire need of help which the private sector could provide, but politicians can be hesitant. The ‘Building value through partnerships’ panel at HBI 2023 explored why.

Is Orpea set to sell up in Belgium?

Multiple sources tell HBI that French nursing home operator Orpea is looking to sell up in Belgium, as it looks to sell off a chunk of its 1.2bn real estate portfolio. HBI also hears more speculation on the ongoing country-by-country review.

Flagler seeks European investments

US-based healthcare real estate investment company Flagler Healthcare Investments is eyeing up opportunities in the big five European markets. Undeterred by high levels of regulation and hyper fragmentation, the German market is of particular interest.

San Donato expands in the Middle East

San Donato, the largest Italian hospital group, continues to expand in the Middle East under the influence of Kamel Ghribi, the Tunisian entrepreneur who has deep links with the Rotelli family who own the business. But sources say moves to find a minority investor in San Donato have ended. President Paolo Rotelli said the group was taking a sabbatical from investing in 2023 after spending nearly €500m on new hospitals.  

Opportunities in Italian dentistry

Italian dentistry patients are seeking cheaper treatment abroad – but HBI hears there is a big opportunity for Italian consolidators who can push prices down at home.

Orpea-tunity in Italian nursing homes?

As French nursing home operator Orpea considers which countries it might exit, sources are speculating that Italy could be on its hitlist. If that happens, opportunities could open up for middle size players to make their mark. HBI speaks to two market experts to find out more.

AXA IM Alts enters nursing home market in Italy

Global asset manager AXA's investment arm, AXA IM Alts, has entered the Italian market with the forward-purchase of a six-asset portfolio from real estate management company Namira.

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