Coverton is a niche healthcare advisory organisation active in Europe and Africa. We dedicate our time to helping healthcare organisations with collaboration challenges (mergers, acquisitions, divestment and networks), competition questions and governance.
Collaboration in healthcare
Collaboration in healthcare is a complex issue, with potential to improve or hinder the system. Primary care benefits from a multi-disciplinary approach, while secondary care organizations face challenges in collaborating effectively. Successful collaboration requires careful planning, stakeholder involvement, and a multi-disciplinary team. Implementations are often underestimated, emphasizing the need for thoughtful consideration.
Competition in healthcare
Healthcare is a critical sector that directly impacts individuals’ well-being and quality of life. Ensuring that this sector operates efficiently and effectively is paramount. One of the key mechanisms to achieve this is through fostering competition. Competition in healthcare is essential for several reasons. It drives quality improvement and spurs innovation. It reduces costs and increases access to care.
Governance in healthcare
Governance challenges are more present than ever. The moment that shareholder value was the only driving force of an organisation is history. The value of stakeholders has gained influence over the last decade. But we are not there yet. Both in corporate and non-corporate organisations, boards are focussing on sustainable leadership. But some topics remain…