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Mohammed Bouazizi and Health Takaful
December 15, 2011
Hospitals in Emerging Markets
November 16, 2011
President of PHM International Turns Negative on US Worksite Wellness Model
North
Korea Attack Exposes Liability of Medical Tourism
Hospitals in India Experience
Downward Pricing
GHAN - The Global Health
Access Network Expands to USA and Canada
PHM International Launches First-of-Its-Kind
Online Community for Global Healthcare
Executives
In
Russian, TASS Agency:
PHM
International представляет онлайновое
сообщество для руководителей медпредприятий
PHM
Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor
Foresaw Healthcare Pressure on Latvia Stabilisation Funds
2008
PHM
International Expands Brand in Macedonia
PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor Publishes Risks Report
2007
PHM International, Inc. and Healthcare
Technical Services Sign Partnership Offering
PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor Interviews Chindex CEO, Roberta Lipson
PHM International Launches Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor
TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year Highlight of
Abu Dhabi Speech on Health Takaful
Orlando, FL, December 15, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Time Magazine’s 2011 selection of its Person of the Year, “The Protester” started with Mohammed Bouazizi, a Tunisian street vendor. And it was Mr. Bouazizi that Hank Kearney cited in his influential speech on the future of health takaful (insurance).
HankKearney , president of PHM International and
publisher of the PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor, gave the speech in
September of this year in Abu Dhabi
“Already we see governments taking defensive actions, some positive some not. By and large we see the increase healthcare spend by various governments to be a positive for the insurance sector,” statedKearney
“Increased health infrastructure development and increased efforts towards educating and training medical workers are only two examples. But we believe these are two key examples,”Kearney
Kearney
Mr. Kearney’s speech, titled “Private Health Insurance, Takaful, and the Sector’s Bright Future” was presented at the 5th Annual Middle East Healthcare Insurance Conference, on September 28, 2011 at the Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel,Abu Dhabi
The Arab Spring segment of his speech is available on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy-Wg-6XqbM
About PHM International
Since 1997 PHM International has developed a core specialization in advisory services in emerging market economies on healthcare topics including financing, product development, research, medical tourism, and business development. PHM International works with clients ranging from healthcare organizations, institutional investors, government agencies, private equity firms, pharmaceutical companies and insurance institutions. PHM International is headquartered inFlorida Skopje ,
Macedonia
Orlando, FL, December 15, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Time Magazine’s 2011 selection of its Person of the Year, “The Protester” started with Mohammed Bouazizi, a Tunisian street vendor. And it was Mr. Bouazizi that Hank Kearney cited in his influential speech on the future of health takaful (insurance).
Hank
“Already we see governments taking defensive actions, some positive some not. By and large we see the increase healthcare spend by various governments to be a positive for the insurance sector,” stated
“Increased health infrastructure development and increased efforts towards educating and training medical workers are only two examples. But we believe these are two key examples,”
Mr. Kearney’s speech, titled “Private Health Insurance, Takaful, and the Sector’s Bright Future” was presented at the 5th Annual Middle East Healthcare Insurance Conference, on September 28, 2011 at the Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel,
The Arab Spring segment of his speech is available on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy-Wg-6XqbM
About PHM International
Since 1997 PHM International has developed a core specialization in advisory services in emerging market economies on healthcare topics including financing, product development, research, medical tourism, and business development. PHM International works with clients ranging from healthcare organizations, institutional investors, government agencies, private equity firms, pharmaceutical companies and insurance institutions. PHM International is headquartered in
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Hospitals in Emerging Markets
Hospitals in Emerging Markets is 4th in PHM Brief in Global Explosion in Emerging Markets Healthcare series.
Orlando, FL, November 16, 2011 --(PR.com)-- PHM International, Inc. a global healthcare consultancy and publisher of the PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor, announces the publication of the fourth PHM Brief “Hospitals in Emerging Markets.”
The series is a collection of observations and commentaries on the dynamic developments in the world’s emerging and frontier markets. All the PHM Briefs in the series are written for investors, healthcare CEOs, project developers, and product managers.
“Hospitals in Emerging Markets,” available in e-format at Amazon.com, explores some of the challenges and opportunities of working in emerging markets.
“This is a particularly challenging sector, overflowing with politics, global trade, and geopolitics like few other sectors,” stated Hank Kearney, author of the PHM Brief series and President of PHM International.
“One only needs to understand how a hospital in the CEE can stay open with an average of five patients a day to see how difficult the business, and competition can be,” Kearney continued.
Some of the hospital companies, funds, and countries mentioned in this PHM Brief include the American Medical Center in Kiev, the Healthcare City in Dubai, KPJ Healthcare and Colombia Asia in Malaysia, Aureos Capital, Bulgaria, China, and much more.
“These briefs are purposely concise and free thinking about the healthcare sector,” Kearney noted. “Our clients can easily obtain the metrics they need. What they’ve told us is missing is the unique, experienced observations we bring to the decision matrix.”
About PHM International
Since 1997 PHM International has developed a core specialization in advisory services in emerging market economies on healthcare topics including financing, product development, research, medical tourism, and business development. PHM International works with clients ranging from healthcare organizations, institutional investors, government agencies, private equity firms, pharmaceutical companies and insurance institutions. PHM International is headquartered in Florida. PHM Macedonia, LLC is located in Skopje, Macedonia.
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President of PHM International Turns Negative on US Worksite Wellness Model
09 March, 2011 @ 03:00 am
EDT
ObamaCare now provides annual wellness visit and Health Risk Assessment without cost sharing to seniors.
Orland, FL, March 09, 2011 --(PR.com)-- With the 2011 onset of prevention and wellness provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (the Act), Hank Kearney has turned negative on the worksite wellness model and wellness providers.
Hank Kearney, President of PHM International, Inc. and a senior adviser, envisions the near future with the majority of worksite wellness provided by local hospitals and Accountable Care Organizations or ACOs.
“Hospitals and ACOs will attempt to 'vacuum' revenue sources contained within the Act,” stated Kearney. “Certain preventative requirements have already started and Medicare providers are well situated to gather the data, an integral component to the Act,” Kearney continued.
It is positioned by Kearney that "local hospitals and ACOs will take their expertise gained from the required wellness services and in turn, capture the financial incentives provided to employers contained in the Act."
“Another reason for turning negative on worksite wellness and disease management is the Act capitalizes on the classic, local delivery model of health care. This focus on community based resources, along with heavy data capture requirements, and the mandated preventative services to a sizeable senior population, all combine to illustrate the redundancy of the worksite wellness standard,” stated Kearney.
About Hank Kearney (http://www.hankkearney.com)
Hank Kearney is a noted international healthcare adviser. He is President of PHM International, Inc., a worldwide healthcare consultancy and publisher of the PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor.
Kearney designed the USA’s first data driven wellness program in 1995 and foresaw the impact of medical tourism with the founding of Global Health Access® in 1999. In his keynote speech at AAHIDS in 2003 Kearney’s conclusions forecast what were to become insurance exchanges and ACOs, key provisions of today’s “ObamaCare.”
About the PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor
The PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor is a monthly commentary on healthcare developments and transactions in emerging markets. Targeted to institutional investment, private equity, banking, legal, and industry C-suite executives, subscribers also receive the complimentary weekly “News Feed" of important developments.
About PHM International
PHM International is the established brand holder for several PHM brands and since 1997 it has developed a core specialization in advisory services in healthcare and emerging markets. Target clients include healthcare organizations, financial firms, pharmaceutical companies, and insurance institutions. PHM International is headquartered in Florida. PHM Macedonia, LLC is a PHM International licensee based in Skopje.
Contact:
PHM International, Inc.
Margaret Baarman
Margaret@phmintl.com
+1.772.388.6496
www.phmintl.com
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North Korea Attack Exposes Liability of Medical Tourism
02 Dec,
2010 @ 03:00 am EDT
High risk countries pose special liability to companies, investors, and company reserves.
Orlando, FL, December 02, 2010 --(PR.com)-- PHM
International, Inc. a global healthcare consultancy and publisher of
the PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor, claims the current
military skirmish between North Korea and South Korea further exposes a
fundamental challenge of medical tourism.
Board members, investors, executives, and the financial reserves of
insurance companies and others that promote medical tourism can be put
in jeopardy by referring patients to high risk countries.
When a patient is referred to a medical treatment facility in a region
of the world with known risks, that company has made a business
decision that may prove detrimental to the individual patient. Today,
known risks include military intervention, civil insurrection, drug
wars, and more.
“Risk management is more sophisticated than a disclaimer of
responsibility and utilizes an array of tools to keep current of the
constantly changing global risk map,” said Hank Kearney, president of
PHM International.
Such challenges are not new to the field. More than ever, companies
need to fully understand the risks, policies, and geo-politics of the
global healthcare sector.
“Particularly for US companies, the liability exposure of medical
tourism needs to be mitigated in a way to protect not only the patient,
but also the company’s reserves, the board members, and investors,”
Kearney stated. “We’ve long been engaged with advising companies on the
positive and dynamic medical tourism market. However, disclaimers and
sending patients to JCI accredited hospitals are simply not enough
protection, particularly when that hospital is in a known high risk
area.”
About PHM International
Since 1997 PHM International has developed a core specialization in
advisory services in emerging market economies on healthcare topics
including financing, product development, research, medical tourism,
and business development. PHM International works with clients ranging
from healthcare organizations, institutional investors, government
agencies, private equity firms, pharmaceutical companies and insurance
institutions. PHM International is headquartered in Florida. PHM
Macedonia, LLC is located in Skopje, Macedonia.
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Hospitals
in India
Hank
In February 2009
The four insurance companies, National Insurance Co., India Assurance Co., Oriental Insurance Co., and United India Insurance Co., all claim the reduced hospital pricing will lower costs for consumers.
“This is not a surprise and
it will be a challenge for
the Indian hospital market and its investors. Those hospitals
contracted
with private insurance companies still have the upper hand, but not for
long. We certainly expect to see continued sector growth.
Executive
boards and management will now be held accountable for ever smaller
margins,”
About the PHM Emerging Markets
Healthcare Monitor
The PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor is a monthly
commentary on healthcare developments and transactions in emerging
markets. Targeted to institutional investment, private
equity, banking,
legal, and industry C-suite executives, subscribers also receive a
complimentary "Weekly News Feed" of important developments.
PHM International is a worldwide
healthcare and insurance
sector consultancy. Since 1997 it has developed a core
specialisation in
advisory services in emerging markets. Target clients include
healthcare
organisations, financial firms, pharmaceutical companies, and insurance
institutions. PHM International is headquartered in
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GHAN
– The Global Health Access®
Network Expands to
As a members only network, GHAN empowers hospital and clinic executives to stay current of new trends and developments and stay connected to other thought leaders. In doing so, they are better positioned to establish the thriving, well-managed facilities that attract patients, qualified talent, and investors.
In addition, select GHAN members have the opportunity to become GHAN Global Leaders. These members are able to earn money by participating in one-on-one briefings with GHAN Business Clients. These clients are industry leaders in medical device manufacturing, finance, IT, insurance and pharmaceutical companies. GHAN Business Clients can also interact with the GHAN membership to develop hard data and intelligence for effective planning, product development, and specific R&D purposes.
GHAN - The Global Health Access® Network has its foundations
in Global Health Access® an online system of referrals for hospitals,
patients,
insurance companies, and medical tourism. Founded in 2000,
Global Health
Access has evolved into GHAN, the place for “Exchanging Ideas for the
Business
of HealthcareSM” To learn more and take a tour, please visit: http://www.ghanetwork.com.
PHM International is a worldwide healthcare sector
consultancy and publisher of the PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare
Monitor.
Since 1997, it has developed a core specialisation in
advisory services
in emerging market economies including healthcare facility design,
financing,
insurance, business and product development, and research. Target
clients
include healthcare organisations, institutional investors, private
equity
firms, international banks, insurance and pharmaceutical companies. PHM
International is headquartered in
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PHM International Launches First-of-Its-Kind Online Community for Global Healthcare Executives
“Healthcare facilities in developing economies face a range of unique challenges, from financing and regulatory issues to the critical shortage of workers,” says Hank Kearney, CEO of PHM International. “Finding solutions to these challenges requires a constant, open exchange of ideas and information. GHAN is the first and only online platform that facilitates this exchange among healthcare executives across the globe.”
As a membership-driven program, GHAN targets private hospitals and clinics in emerging markets such as Russia, Brazil, India, China, Africa, Eastern Europe on beyond. The online community offers an interactive, confidential environment where healthcare leaders can network with other executives, participate in teleconferences and online chats with industry experts, search an extensive online research library, and find job openings. GHAN members also get direct access to PHM International advisors who specialize in a variety of relevant areas, including finance, business development, medical tourism, and hospital expansion.
“Intelligence is the key to strong
executive leadership and
the ability to compete effectively in a rapidly changing industry,”
To learn more about The Global Health Access® Network and take a tour please visit: http://www.ghanetwork.com.
About PHM International
PHM International is a worldwide
healthcare sector
consultancy and publisher of the PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare
Monitor.
Since 1997, it has developed a core specialisation in
advisory services
in emerging market economies including healthcare facility design,
financing,
insurance, business and product development, and research. Target
clients include
healthcare organisations, institutional investors, private equity, and
pharmaceutical companies. PHM International is headquartered in
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PHM
Emerging Markets
Healthcare Monitor Foresaw Healthcare Pressure on
SEBASTIAN,
In light
of the June
resignation of Ivars Eglitis, Latvian Health Minister, the Monitor
questioned:
"…At issue, can an emerging market, or a frontier market, support
budget
deficit constraint (as a precondition for international monetary
support) at
the expense of its healthcare sector?"
"We first
started to
notice the global conflict in May. By mid July we reported on it,"
stated
Hank Kearney, publisher of the PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor.
"
On July
28, current Health
Minister, Baiba Rozentale requested the ministry use a portion of the
European
Commission’s loan of EUR 600 million. This means the budget deficit
will
increase, reports
"…how will budget deficit manipulation impact a country’s health care system? Answer – very positively for private healthcare players, given a maturing emerging economy," wrote Hank Kearney in the July issue of the PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor.
The PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor is available only to institutional investment, private equity, banking, legal, and industry C-suite executives. It is a monthly news compendium accompanied by customized, expert commentary on healthcare developments and transactions in emerging markets.
In addition to the PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor, PHM International offers subscribers a unique, complimentary "Weekly News Feed" of important developments and transactions in the healthcare and life sciences sectors.
About PHM International
PHM
International is a
worldwide healthcare and insurance sector consultancy. Since 1997 it
has
developed a core specialisation in advisory services in emerging market
economies including healthcare financing, healthcare facility design,
product
development, research, and business development. Target clients include
healthcare organisations, institutional investors, private equity,
pharmaceutical
companies and insurance institutions. PHM International is
headquartered in
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PHM
International Expands Brand in
SEBASTIAN,
PHM
International is a
worldwide healthcare and insurance sector consultancy. Since 1997 PHM
International has developed a core specialisation in advisory services
in
emerging market economies including healthcare financing, product
development,
research, and business development. Target clients include hospitals,
insurance
companies, government organisations, institutional investors, private
equity
firms, and pharmaceutical companies. PHM International is headquartered
in
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PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor Publishes Risks Report
PHM
International, Inc. is
a worldwide healthcare and insurance sector consultancy. Since 1997 PHM
International
has developed a core specialisation in advisory services in emerging
market
economies including healthcare financing, product development,
research, and
business development. Target clients include healthcare organisations,
institutional investors, private equity, pharmaceutical companies,
governments,
and insurance institutions. PHM International is headquartered in
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PHM International, Inc. and Healthcare Technical Services Sign Partnership Offering
HTS has more than 20 years experience in hospital planning, project management, and technical advisory experience in emerging markets and is ready to increase its market presence and offerings.
"Our work
in
"We believe that with this smart partnership between HTS and PHM International we can offer an integrated healthcare solution to private healthcare providers as well as governments in order to meet the rapid changes of the technology and the increasing customer expectations," emphasized Yahaya Hassan, managing director of HTS.
01.772.388.6496
http://www.phmintl.com/iiservices.html
www.phmintl.com
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PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor Interviews Chindex CEO, Roberta Lipson
SEBASTIAN,
PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor is the only professional trade publication devoted exclusively to key healthcare/life sciences sector developments, transactions, and regulatory change in emerging markets/economies.
Subscription information and a complimentary sample issue of the PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor may be viewed at www.phmintl.com/iiservices.html.
About PHM International
PHM International
01.772.388.6496
www.phmintl.com/iiservices.html
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PHM International Launches Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor
SEBASTIAN, Florida., April 3, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- PHM International, Inc. a worldwide healthcare consultancy is pleased to announce the launch of PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor – the only professional trade publication devoted exclusively to key healthcare/life sciences sector developments, transactions, and regulatory change in emerging markets/economies.
Available only to the institutional investment management, alternative investments, private equity, banking, legal, and capital markets sectors and industry C-suite executives, PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor is a monthly news compendium accompanied by customized, expert commentary on healthcare developments and transactions in emerging markets, with a particular concentration in Central and Eastern Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Latin America.
"Our longstanding work in, and exposure to, emerging market economies is becoming of ever increasing interest to the key corporate decision makers, investment managers and international attorneys in this sector. These are the leaders who actively seek new opportunities in the healthcare and life sciences in general and in pharmaceutical, healthcare IT, device manufacturers, insurance, biotech, and hospital construction in particular," said Hank Kearney, president of PHM International, Inc. "The PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor is a natural evolution of this important new dynamic."
In addition to the PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor, PHM International also offers a unique, complimentary Weekly News Feed of important developments and transactions in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Together, these two informational and expert commentary services are well positioned to be the definitive reference source in the fast evolving healthcare sector of the world’s emerging markets.
A complimentary, sample issue of the PHM Emerging Markets Healthcare Monitor may be viewed at www.phmintl.com/monitor.html.
About PHM International
PHM International is a worldwide
healthcare and insurance
sector consultancy. Since 1997, PHM International has developed a core
specialisation in advisory services in emerging market economies
including
healthcare financing, product development, research, and business
development.
Target clients include healthcare organisations, institutional
investors,
private equity, pharmaceutical companies and insurance institutions.
PHM
International is headquartered in
Contact: Margaret Baarman
PHM International
01.772.388.6496
www.phmintl.com/iiservices.html
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