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Private Equity’s Role in Tackling Global Healthcare Inequalities

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  Healthcare inequalities remain a pressing issue worldwide, especially in developing economies like India, where access to quality care is often limited. Private equity firms are emerging as key players in addressing these disparities by providing much-needed capital, fostering innovation, and driving efficiency in healthcare delivery systems. With strategic investments in hospitals, diagnostic centers, telemedicine platforms, and pharmaceutical companies , private equity investment in India like those offered by Quadria Capital is helping bridge the healthcare gap, bringing hope to underserved communities. Understanding Global Healthcare Inequalities Many factors drive inequalities in healthcare, economic disparities, inadequate infrastructure, and a shortage of skilled professionals, to name a few. Moreover, you can find an uneven distribution of healthcare facilities between urban and rural areas and an insufficient focus on preventive care and public health. These challen...

Is Indian Healthcare Sector Ripe For Disruption?

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The healthcare industry in India is growing at a rapid pace at a CAGR of 22% since 2016. At this rate, it is expected to reach USD 372 Billion in 2022. It provides direct employment opportunities to 4.7 million people and the sector has the potential to create 2.7 million additional jobs by the year 2022. India is considered as one of the fastest-growing healthcare markets worldwide and is giving a fillip to the positive investment sentiment in this sector. Given the opportunities and significant RoI the sector is offering,  private equity funds in India  have been aggressively making its ways towards the healthcare sector. Indian healthcare industry mainly consists of hospitals, medical devices and equipment, health insurance, clinical trials, telemedicine, and medical tourism. These market segments are expected to diversify as an aging population with a growing middle class increasingly favors preventative healthcare. Besides, the rising number of lifestyle-related disea...