Landmark Bupa deal to cut cost of ‘at home’ hospital care
In a significant shake-up, the country’s second biggest health insurer has agreed to fund a Melbourne hospital’s alternative model of care including at home treatment.
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Ramsay in nurse hiring spree to combat pandemic shortages
Australia’s biggest private hospital provider will recruit another 200 graduate nurses in August, bringing this year’s total to 750 as private equity circles the group.
Bupa under fire over Ramsay battle
Bupa accused Ramsay of seeking to increase the value of its business following a $20bn takeover offer, attracting the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s attention.
Funding showdown looms between Healthscope, Medibank
Bupa and Ramsay’s battle is threatening to spread as Healthscope warns health funds against striking ‘fair terms’ with hospitals.
Why Ramsay, Bupa spat damages private healthcare
There can be no winners in Bupa and Ramsay’s funding stalemate.
Bupa members face extra hospital fees
Doctors are warning of spiralling out-of-pocket costs for Bupa’s members due to a funding fight with Australia’s biggest private hospital operator.
Speculation grows KKR may keep Ramsay properties
KKR’s statement out of the US this week about its commitment to real estate has some thinking it may hold on to Ramsay Health Care’s properties after all.
Ramsay’s pharmacies could suit Wesfarmers’ healthcare unit
Wesfarmers acquired the Priceline chain owner API in March and now it could be looking to add Ramsay Health Care’s in-hospital pharmacy business to its growing healthcare unit.
AusSuper, Charter Hall queue up for Ramsay PropCo
Big investors are positioning themselves to buy billions of dollars worth of medical properties if Ramsay Health Care’s real estate assets are hived off.
Iconic duo return for Neighbours farewell
Two of Australia’s biggest soap stars are set to return to one of Melbourne’s most famous streets, as Neighbours’ fans prepare to bid farewell.
Covid crimps Ramsay recovery by $195m
The takeover bid launched for the listed healthcare operator rated barely a mention in the company’s latest results.
ASX climbs; PointsBet, tech shares rally
ASX up 0.8pc as tech stocks gain despite Amazon’s quarterly loss and Kogan’s sell-off. PointsBet turnover soars, Origin flags price pressure while ResMed disappoints.
Fitch downgrades Ramsay’s outlook
Higher-than-expected costs from Covid-19 are weighing on Ramsay Health Care, as cashed-up Wall Street raider KKR circles the company.
Chairman set to be biggest winner in KKR’s tilt
Ramsay Health Care founder Paul Ramsay was generous in life and death — just ask the company’s chairman Michael Siddle, who may collect $330m.
Ramsay in for healthy recharge under KKR
Australia’s biggest private hospital group Ramsay Health Care is not a broken business, making it a different private equity takeover target.
Nurses union welcomes KKR’s $20bn tilt for Ramsay
The NSW Nurses and Midwives Association says there are ‘some positive opportunities’ to work with KKR as a potential new owner of Australia’s biggest hospital group.
ASX up as investors pile in
ASX rose 0.3 per cent, led by financial stocks including Challenger and CBA, plus Brambles. Betmakers soars after striking deal with News Corp. Ramsay extends gains on $20bn bid. BHP dumped after update.
Why KKR is paying top dollar for Australian hospitals
Wall Street’s cashed up private equity giant has learnt lessons from the past, giving Ramsay Health Care little room to move.
KKR’s surprise bedfellows in $20bn bid for Ramsay
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has recruited a key ally – the nurses and health workers industry superannuation fund HESTA – for a $20bn takeover of Ramsay Health Care.
ASX ends flat; Ramsay soars
ASX 200 gives up gains to finish steady. Ramsay Health rallies on $20bn KKR bid. CSL, Wesfarmers and Whitehaven also strong. Rio Tinto drops after poor quarter.
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