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In conversation with Andrew Cannon

9 Jul 24

There is a new man at the helm of UK-based telehealth / teleradiology focused Medica Group, and he is in conversation with Candesic this week in another exclusive interview. With a CV that includes top roles at Voyage Care and Bupa, we find out how CEO Andrew Cannon is adjusting to life in a ...

Labour has won the UK general election. What now?

8 Jul 24

It has been waiting a long time for the opportunity to govern, and the public having spoken, now is the time for action. When it comes to healthcare Labour will want to hit the ground running.Its pledges look good on paper. Clearing the NHS waiting list backlog within five years, halving the ...

Food for thought

3 Jul 24

Some food for thought. “Miracle” weight loss drugs are hitting the headlines at the moment, but amid all the celebrity tittle-tattle and before-and-after paparazzi snaps, have we lost sight of the clinical implications?Candesic Senior Partner Dr Michelle Tempest and Candesic Special Adviser ...

Summer intern class

2 Jul 24

Signs that British summer has well and truly arrived: the thud of leather on willow on the village green, floral carpets flourishing across open fields, and the latest cohort of eager interns joining Candesic, ready to change the world!We are delighted to welcome Vyas Burra, David O Abe, Iker ...

Join Candesic!

27 Jun 24

Wonderful opportunity here – do get in touch if you are interested and would like to know more!Shout out for change. Whilst junior doctors are on strike and Ministers move - let’s aim to improve the system for all. If you’re interested in population health and staff - then please spread ...

Breakfast roundtable

26 Jun 24

Candesic attended a thought-provoking breakfast roundtable this week focused on leadership and management in healthcare.The Chatham House Rule was in play, but we can raise a few issues that spring from conversations with a wonderfully diverse, well-informed and amiable cohort about how the ...

Dr Leonid Shapiro was centre stage for part of the Healthcare Hacks event

24 Jun 24

Candesic Managing Partner Dr Leonid Shapiro was centre stage for part of the Healthcare Hacks event at the Royal Society of Medicine last week.Dr Leonid was in a positive mood, focusing on how the elimination of election uncertainty and lower inflation will eventually lead to lower interest ...

Recap from PE Insights Switzerland

20 Jun 24

Candesic Senior Partner Marc Kitten thoroughly enjoyed his time yesterday at Private Equity Insights in Zurich, Switzerland, alongside 500+ GPs and LPs.Hot topics included the opportunities and challenges that will face PE in the second half of 2024, the best sectors for PE deals, how to ...

General election 2024: the health and care manifesto pledges

19 Jun 24

With a UK general election looming on Thursday, July 4, and the party campaigns now in full swing to win your vote, it might be helpful to take a look at what resources there are out there to compare and contrast where the manifestos stand on this key issue.Independent think tank The King's ...

PE Insights – Switzerland

17 Jun 24

On Wednesday, Candesic Senior Partner Marc Kitten will be at Private Equity Insights in Zurich, Switzerland alongside 500+ GPs and LPs.Topics on the conference agenda include opportunities and challenges in 2024, the best sectors for PE deals, how to capture growing investor appetite, and what ...