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Updates on the recent stories I’ve worked on: 1) Blackstone, a US-based private equity firm, is reportedly pursuing a significant healthcare merger in India. Already holding a majority stake in Care Hospitals' parent company, Quality Care India (QCIL), Blackstone is expected to acquire a stake in Aster DM Healthcare. The Indian healthcare sector is increasingly attracting both foreign and domestic private equity investors. I speak to Deepika Joshi, Associate Director of Business Advisory Services at BDO India LLP, as she points out several key areas of interest in this rapidly evolving market. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e6_4q-eN 2) In May 2024, Egypt passed a law allowing private sector management of public hospitals, with the goal of enhancing healthcare services. This new law opens up potential opportunities for investors and international operators in the Egyptian healthcare market. However, prospective partners must consider various factors before entering this market. In discussions with Mahmoud Shalaby, an Egypt researcher at Amnesty International, and Mohanad Atef Eissa, International Cooperation and Health Policies Specialist at the Egypt Healthcare Authority, this article explore the specifics of the law and what a private-public hospital partnership could entail in Egypt. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/etYFDcSz 3) Infographic: Women in the UK face higher out-of-pocket healthcare costs than men, with employed women spending an average of £305 per year compared to £210 for employed men. This represents a nearly 1.5 times greater financial burden on women. Find the infographic here: https://lnkd.in/epZCmYF3 4) Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd, which provided IT and software services to the NHS during the 2022 ransomware attack, may face a £6 million fine from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The ICO has issued a provisional fine, awaiting the company’s input before making a final decision. Speaking to HBI, Lisa Ventura MBE, Founder of Cyber Security Unity Limited, explained that Advanced’s failure was due to not implementing two-factor authentication (2FA), a crucial security measure for protecting sensitive information beyond just passwords. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ei8W6_v8 Follow Healthcare Business International for more insights on the healthcare sector.

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