Private hospital groups are set to grow fast in Europe over the next decade. As deficits bite, so public payors will outsource or privatise the delivery of many aspects of acute care. Governments will also limit access to free healthcare in many regions - baskets will be redefined and waiting lists will grow longer.

Opportunities in Healthcare: The Private Hospital Sector in Europe is the first to give a clear picture of the industry across 14 different countries. It identifies the top 200 players in the field and looks at their strategies, goals and their procurement plans.

It also gives a clear picture of national government policies, looks in detail at national markets and and at the likely potential on a country-by-country basis.

It also analyses different and innovative business models ranging from advances in ambulatory surgery through to the various forms of PPP.

It answers such questions as: Who are the private operators and what are their business strategies? How large are the opportunities?

Based on primary research - interviews with 200 entrepreneurs and policymakers - the 220 page report provides a comprehensive overview of each sector and detailed reports on no fewer than 14 different national markets, including data on national market sizes and forecast growth rates.  It also includes profiles of the top players and analyses profit margins.

The report is vital reading for anyone who is looking to invest or expand their operations in Europe. It enables you to: