Global Health Partner AB: Marianne Dicander Alexandersson New CEO of Global Health Partner

GÖTEBORG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

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Marianne Dicander Alexandersson has been appointed new CEO of Global Health Partner (STO:GHP.ST - News) and she will take up her new position after the summer in 2012. Marianne has broad business and leadership experience and is at present the CEO of the Sixth Swedish National Pension Fund (the Sixth AP Fund). As has been communicated previously, Per Båtelson will continue with his commitment and strategic work from his seat on the company Board.

“I am very pleased that Marianne has chosen to accept the position of CEO and look forward to a productive collaboration. From my time as Chairman of the National Corporation of Swedish Pharmacies (Apoteket AB) I have seen Marianne’s strength within operative steering and her ability to create commitment in the organisation, which are needed for the continued innovative growth of Global Health Partner. Marianne fully shares our fundamental values and the quality focus that are our trademark within healthcare”, says Per Båtelson, Global Health Partner’s CEO.

Marianne comes to Global Health Partner from a position as CEO of the Sixth AP Fund, but also has many years of experience in the field through employment at Apoteket AB, Kronans Droghandel, ICI and Pharmacia. Several of her roles within these and other organisations have involved a clear responsibility for and commitment to quality and quality development.

Marianne is bringing great value to Global Health Partner through a broad contact network within Swedish industry and as an experienced and skilful leader and has, in addition to being CEO of the Sixth AP Fund, also been the CEO of Kronans Droghandel and the Deputy CEO of Apoteket AB.

“Through a strong operational focus Marianne will continue to develop, expand and strengthen Global Health Partner as a supplier of high quality healthcare with the motto “Quality through Specialisation”. Per Båtelson will continue to be very important for the development of the company and work to a considerable extent, with the focus on strategic development and building relationships with key people both in and outside the company”, says Paul Hökfelt, Chairman of the Board of Global Health Partner.

16 March 2012

Gothenburg, Sweden

Global Health Partner AB (publ)

The Board

Global Health Partner is an internationally active healthcare provider that operates specialist clinics in a select number of treatment areas through the application of a business model that is unique in the healthcare industry, where leading doctors become partners and shareholders. Multiple clinics with high patient volumes within the same area of treatment produce increased efficiency and higher quality, which is the cornerstone of Global Health Partner's business philosophy – ”Quality through Specialisation”. Global Health Partner’s shares are traded on the Small Cap list at NASDAQ OMX Stockholm under the abbreviation “GHP.”

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Corp. ID No. 556757-1103 | Östra Hamngatan 26-28 | SE-411 09 Gothenburg | Sweden

Tel 46-31 712 53 00 | Fax 46-31 313 13 21

Global Health Partner AB is required to publish the information herein according to the Swedish Securities Market Act. This information was published on 16 March 2012 at 9:15 a.m. CET.

This is a translation of the Swedish version of the press release. When in doubt, the Swedish wording prevails.

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Global Home Health Care Services Industry

NEW YORK, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

Global Home Health Care Services Industry

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The global outlook series on Home Health Care Services provides a collection of statistical findings, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. Amply illustrated with 24 market data, tables, charts, and graphs, the report offers a rudimentary overview of the industry, highlights latest trends and demand drivers, in addition to providing statistical insights. Regional markets briefly abstracted and covered include United States and Rest of World, including Canada, Japan, Europe, India, and Brazil. The report offers a compilation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 152 companies worldwide.

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 1

Overview 1

Home Health Care Services Market to Surge 1

Home Health Care Equipment: A Promising Market 1

Trends in the Home Healthcare Equipment Market 1

Ease of Use to Drive the Adoption Rate 1

Home Health Care Gains Strength 2

Table 1: World Current & Future Market Analysis for Home

Health Care Services Market by Geographic Region: Annual

Sales Independently Analyzed in US$ Billion for US and Rest

of World Markets for the Years 2010 through 2015 2

Table 2: Global Home Health Care Market by Geographic Region:

Percentage Share for Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for

Years 2011 and 2015 for US and Rest of World 3

Home Health Care: A Highly Fragmented Market 3

Growth Drivers 4

Restraints 4

Technological Developments 4

Use of Information Technology in Home Care 4

Wireless Technology for Improved Home Care 5

2. HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES - AN OVERVIEW 6

Introduction 6

Elements of Homecare Services 6

Homecare Providers 6

Formal Care Givers 6

Nursing Professionals 7

Physical Therapists 7

Occupational Therapists 7

Social Workers 7

Informal Care Givers 7

Services Provided Under Homecare 7

Homecare Technology 8

Remote Patient Monitoring System 8

3. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS 9

4. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS IN THE RECENT PAST 26

5. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 39

6. CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST 50

A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 52

1. THE UNITED STATES 52

Overview 52

Aging Population and Healthcare Reforms to Drive Growth 52

Table 3: The US Current & Future Market Analysis for Home

Health Care Services Market: Annual Sales Figures

Independently Analyzed in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through

2015 53

Table 4: The US Home Health Care Market: Percentage Share for

Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2011 and 2015 54

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 54

Home Health Care Industry in the US - Fast Facts 54

Factors Driving Homecare Sector 55

Escalating Healthcare Cost in the US 55

Table 5: US Annual Healthcare Expenditure 55

Table 6: Health Expenditure in the US by Type of Service

(2010) 56

Table 7: Estimated Share of Payers for Home Health Care

Spending in the United States (2015) 56

Table 8: Medicare Spending for Home Health Care in the

United States (2010-2019) 56

Increase in Aging Population Continues to Drive the Home

Health Care Market 57

Table 9: Estimated US Population (In Million) Aged Over 65,

85, and 100 Years of Age (2010-2050) 57

Table 10: Breakdown of US Population in Million by Age Group

(2010-2020) 58

Challenges Faced 58

Shortage of Skilled Workforce 58

Review of Select Segments 58

Home-based Pulmonary Care 58

Table 11: The US Current & Future Market Analysis for Home

Respiratory Care Market with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Billion for Years 2010 through 2015 59

Home Infusion Therapy 60

Table 12: The US Current & Future Market Analysis for Home

Infusion Therapy Market with Annual Sales Figures in US$

Billion for Years 2010 through 2015 60

History of Homecare in the US 60

Fragmented Home Nursing/Healthcare Industry 61

Home Healthcare Agencies (HHAs) 61

Table 13: Market Shares of Home Healthcare Agencies in the US

(2010) 62

Table 14: Percentage Share Breakdown of Free-Standing and

Facility-based Medicare Certified Home Health Agencies (HHAs)

in the United States (2010) 62

Table 15: Percentage Share Breakdown by Proprietary,

Not-for-profit, and Government Owned Home Health Agencies:

2010 62

Table 16: Patients under Hospice Care in the United States:

Percentage Breakdown by Type of Agency (2010) 63

Table 17: Patients under Hospice Care in the United States:

Percentage Breakdown by Age Group (2010) 63

Table 18: Patients under Hospice Care in the United States:

Percentage Breakdown by Location of Demise (2010) 63

Table 19: Hospice Admissions in the United States: Percentage

Breakdown by Primary Diagnosis (2010) 64

IT for Improved Home Health Care 64

Licensure in the US 65

In Florida 65

In California 65

Table 20: Leading Home Health Care Providers in Chicago, US

(2010) 65

Table 21: Leading Home Health Care Providers in the United

States (2010) 65

Reimbursement 66

2. CANADA 67

Overview 67

Increase in Number of Homecare Recipients 67

Homecare Vs. Institutional Healthcare 68

Competition 68

Competitive Factors 68

Hospice Palliative Home Care Services 69

Reimbursement Facilities 69

3. JAPAN 70

Home Health Care Services Industry 70

Table 22: Estimated Japanese Population by Age (2010 - 2050)

(In Millions) 70

Demand for Home Healthcare Workers Grows Rapidly 70

4. EUROPE 71

Overview 71

History of Home Care in Europe 71

Factors Driving HHC Market 71

Social Changes 72

Technological Advancements 72

Demographic Changes 72

Table 23: Population Trends for 65+ and 0-14 Year Age Groups

as Proportion of Population for Years 2010-2050 (in %) 72

Epidemiological Changes 73

Home Care Service Providers 73

Formal Care Givers 73

Informal Care Givers 73

Policy Related Issues for Effective Home Care Service 74

Funding in European Home Health Care Market 74

Funding Mechanism in European HHC Market 74

Approach of Various Countries 75

Role of Home Care Technology 76

Hurdles in Diffusion of Technology 76

4a. GERMANY 77

Table 24: German Home Health Care Market (2011): Market Share

Breakdown by Value Sales for Disposables, Ophthalmic, Dental

Surgery, and Other Equipment/ Diagnostics/ Supplies 77

4b. THE UNITED KINGDOM 78

Regulation of Homecare Agencies 78

4c. DENMARK 78

5. INDIA 79

Overview 79

Indian Market -Fast Facts 79

Homecare - A Cost Effective and Convenient Option 79

Limitations in the Indian Home Health Care Market 80

High-Cost 80

Distribution Challenges 80

Unorganized Sector 80

Lack of Awareness 80

Growth Potential 80

6. BRAZIL 82

Overview 82

Growth Drivers 82

Aging Population 82

Private Sector Plays a Major Role 82

GLOBAL DIRECTORY

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Health Management Associates, Inc. to Present at the Leerink Swan 2012 Global Healthcare Conference

NAPLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Health Management Associates, Inc. (NYSE: HMA - News) announced today that its management will present at the Leerink Swan 2012 Global Healthcare Conference to be held February 15-16, 2012 at The Waldorf=Astoria in New York City.

Health Management’s senior leaders will present on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 1:30 PM ET. The presentation will be webcast live over the Internet via Health Management's website (http://www.hma.com). Listeners are encouraged to go to the Investor Relations section of Health Management's website approximately five minutes prior to the event to register and download any necessary media player software.

Health Management enables America's best local health care by providing the people, processes, capital and expertise necessary for its hospital and physician partners to fulfill their local missions of delivering superior health care services. Health Management, through its subsidiaries and upon completion of the previously announced Integris joint venture transaction, will operate 71 hospitals, with approximately 10,600 licensed beds, in non-urban communities located throughout the United States.

All references to “Health Management,” “HMA” or the “Company” used in this release refer to Health Management Associates, Inc. and its affiliates.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are identified by words such as "expects," "estimates," "projects," "anticipates," "believes," "plans," "could" and other similar words. All statements addressing operating performance, events or developments that Health Management Associates, Inc. expects or anticipates will occur in the future, including but not limited to incurrence of indebtedness, projections of revenue, income or loss, capital expenditures, earnings per share, debt structure, bad debt expense, capital structure, repayment of indebtedness, other financial items and operating statistics, statements regarding the plans and objectives of management for future operations, innovations, or market service development, statements regarding acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures and other proposed or contemplated transactions (including but not limited to statements regarding the potential for future acquisitions and perceived benefits of acquisitions), statements of future economic performance, statements regarding the effects and/or interpretations of recently enacted or future health care laws and regulations, statements of the assumptions underlying or relating to any of the foregoing statements, and other statements which are other than statements of historical fact, are considered to be "forward-looking statements."

Because they are forward-looking, such statements should be evaluated in light of important risk factors and uncertainties. These risk factors and uncertainties are more fully described in Health Management Associates, Inc.'s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and its most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, under the headings entitled "Risk Factors." Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of Health Management Associates, Inc.'s underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could vary materially from those currently anticipated. In addition, undue reliance should not be placed on Health Management Associates, Inc.'s forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Health Management Associates, Inc. disclaims any obligation to update its risk factors or to publicly announce updates to the forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect new information, future events or other developments.

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Magellan Health Services to Present at Citi 2012 Global Health Care Conference

AVON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Magellan Health Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGLN - News) announced today that Jonathan Rubin, chief financial officer of the Company, will present at the Citi 2012 Global Health Care Conference on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 in New York City at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Rubin is expected to provide a general overview of the Company and discuss its business strategy and outlook.

Investors and the public are invited to access audio for the conference via live webcast at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time, available through Magellan’s investor relations page at www.MagellanHealth.com. Those who plan to access the webcast should log on to the website approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled start time of the conference to register and download and install any necessary software. The audio will be available for one week following the presentation.

Those who plan to access the webcast are encouraged to read Magellan's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended 2011, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission prior to the conference, for material information regarding Magellan's operational and financial results, including the section entitled “Risk Factors.”

About Magellan: Headquartered in Avon, Conn., Magellan Health Services, Inc. is a leading specialty health care management organization with expertise in managing behavioral health, radiology and specialty pharmaceuticals, as well as public sector pharmacy benefits programs. Magellan delivers innovative solutions to improve quality outcomes and optimize the cost of care for those we serve. As of September 30, 2011, Magellan’s customers included health plans, employers and government agencies, serving approximately 31.2 million members in our behavioral health business, 16.3 million members in our radiology benefits management segment, and 5.5 million members in our medical pharmacy management product. In addition, the specialty pharmaceutical segment served 41 health plans and several pharmaceutical manufacturers and state Medicaid programs. The company’s Medicaid Administration segment served 25 states and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit www.MagellanHealth.com.

Cautionary Statement: Certain of the statements made in the presentation may constitute forward-looking statements contemplated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s analysis, judgment, belief and expectations as of the date of such statements and are subject to known and unknown uncertainties and risks which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements made in the presentation are qualified in their entirety by the more complete discussion of risks set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Magellan’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Magellan undertakes no obligation to publicly revise such forward looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date of such statements.

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Health Management Associates, Inc. to Present at the UBS 22nd Annual Global Healthcare Services Conference

NAPLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Health Management Associates, Inc. (NYSE:HMA - News) announced today that its management will present at the UBS 22nd Annual Global Healthcare Services Conference to be held February 7-8, 2012 at the Grand Hyatt New York in New York City.

Health Management’s senior leaders will present on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 10:30 AM ET. The presentation will be webcast live over the Internet via Health Management's website (http://www.hma.com). Listeners are encouraged to go to the Investor Relations section of Health Management's website approximately five minutes prior to the event to register and download any necessary media player software.

Health Management enables America’s best local health care by providing the people, processes, capital and expertise necessary for its hospital and physician partners to fulfill their local missions of delivering superior health care services. Health Management, through its subsidiaries, operates 66 hospitals, with approximately 10,400 licensed beds located throughout the United States.

All references to “Health Management,” “HMA” or the “Company” used in this release refer to Health Management Associates, Inc. and its affiliates.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are identified by words such as "expects," "estimates," "projects," "anticipates," "believes," "plans," "could" and other similar words. All statements addressing operating performance, events or developments that Health Management Associates, Inc. expects or anticipates will occur in the future, including but not limited to incurrence of indebtedness, projections of revenue, income or loss, capital expenditures, earnings per share, debt structure, bad debt expense, capital structure, repayment of indebtedness, other financial items and operating statistics, statements regarding the plans and objectives of management for future operations, innovations, or market service development, statements regarding acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures and other proposed or contemplated transactions (including but not limited to statements regarding the potential for future acquisitions and perceived benefits of acquisitions), statements of future economic performance, statements regarding the effects and/or interpretations of recently enacted or future health care laws and regulations, statements of the assumptions underlying or relating to any of the foregoing statements, and other statements which are other than statements of historical fact, are considered to be "forward-looking statements."

Because they are forward-looking, such statements should be evaluated in light of important risk factors and uncertainties. These risk factors and uncertainties are more fully described in Health Management Associates, Inc.'s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and its most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, under the headings entitled "Risk Factors." Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of Health Management Associates, Inc.'s underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could vary materially from those currently anticipated. In addition, undue reliance should not be placed on Health Management Associates, Inc.'s forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Health Management Associates, Inc. disclaims any obligation to update its risk factors or to publicly announce updates to the forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect new information, future events or other developments.

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Hans Rosling Brings Life, Humor, Sword-Swallowing to Global Health Statistics

Hans Rosling, co-founder of the Gapminder Foundation, visualizes global health trends and population numbers -- transforming dry poverty and development statistics into Internet sensations. In addition to his focus on the developing world and data visualization, the Swede happens to swallow swords. Ray Suarez reports.

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PIP Implants : a global health scare

More than 400,000 women throughout the world have potentially faulty PIP implants. These implants, of which more than 80% were destined for export out of France, are today at the heart of a global scientific scandal.

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Global Health Trax Launches New Health Supplement Products

VISTA, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Health Trax, a leading name in nutritional supplements, has announced the launch of two new products. The new products join its top selling offerings formulated to optimize and maintain a healthy digestive system or improve overall health and wellness.

Available for immediate shipment, the Digestive Recovery Pack and the Joint Muscle Recovery Pack are the first of the firm's new ProLine labeled supplements.

"Our Digestive Recovery Pack includes our flagship probiotic Threelac™ along with four other products formulated to be extraordinarily helpful in promoting good digestive health," says Jim Rex, President and CEO of Global Health Trax.

The Pack specifically provides beneficial bacteria probiotics to rebalance flora in the intestinal tract, along with digestive enzymes to help break down foods, cellular level oxygenation to assist with nutrition absorption, immune boosters plus a mineral often deficient when the digestive system has been compromised.

"The formulation of our Joint Muscle Recovery Pack combines glucosamine and chondroitin with three other noted ingredients which support joint lubrication and flexibility. It also incorporates systemic enzyme capsules designed to provide comfort for occasional body aches and pains," says Rex.

Related products marketed by the firm have enjoyed steady sales growth, according to company figures.

About Global Health Trax

Global Health Trax, Inc. is located in Vista, California and has been a supplier to the health supplements industry since 1996. It is a leader in the nutraceutical industry, with recognized expertise in the maintenance of a healthy digestive system. The company markets a widely recognized line of health products featuring probiotics, enzymes, antioxidants and other pivotal nutraceuticals focused on the health of the digestive system.

For more information visit the company's website at http://www.ghthealth.com. Global Health Trax strongly recommends that consumers consult with their healthcare provider to determine which supplements are best suited to individual health needs.

Media Contact:

Mike Foitzik
(760) 542-3000
mfoitzik@globalhealthtrax.com

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