Health-care guru tries some first aid
Article Abstract:
Issues are presented concerning the success of the investment made in 1992 into the healthcare services group Sonic Healthcare by businessman Michael Boyd. The trading performance of other companies in which he has invested is discussed.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2001
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The price on pain
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Issues are presented concerning the high cost of certain pharmaceuticals such as Wyeth Australia's anti-arthritis treatment Enbrel. The decisions made by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee on drug subsidies are discussed.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2001
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Medibank leads the charge
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Issues are presented concerning the financial readiness of health insurance company Medibank for privatisation. The company already manages a successful private division but public opinion may prevent full privatisation.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2001
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