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Profits being made by private investors in French healthcare are under fire
Following Candesic’s earlier dive into the National Health Insurance Fund (CNAM) proposals, Candesic Senior Partner Marc Kitten spoke to Healthcare Business International about the challenges – and opportunities – this presents going forward.
CNAM is looking to tackle a projected €41bn deficit by 2030, targeting higher-margin areas such as radiology, radiotherapy and diagnostics and aiming to realign incentives, curb excessive profits, and bring greater transparency to ownership and capital flows.
Marc Kitten says the current reimbursement system is outdated, and consolidation is all but certain – but while private equity-backed platforms may face tighter margins, falling valuations also present an opportunity for new investors who can adapt to the changing landscape.
The underlying message — that public funds should deliver care, not outsized returns — is one that could resonate well beyond France’s borders.
