Healthcare sector needs a dose of reforms


IN recent times, we have seen some major transactions involving the acquisition of hospitals by larger market players, which are clearly either expanding their network of hospitals or getting ready for the next stage – an initial public offering (IPO).

Two key assets changed hands the past year and they include the acquisition of Island Hospital, which was completed earlier this week, by IHH Healthcare (IHH) for RM3.92bil.

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