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There has been a lot of change in the last ten years to the tax environment in which nursing homes owners and managers operate their businesses.   Pat Sheehan, BDO Tax Partner discusses the importance of tax planning for the... Read More

The extent of the erosion in margins in certain businesses in the healthcare sector is a very worrying trend.  Ken Kilmartin, Partner BDO, discusses his observations and outlines some key factors for operators in the sector. Read More

Sale and leaseback transactions in the nursing home sector is a well know feature of capital structures in many countries around the world. This is particularly the case in Continental Europe and the US and is becoming a feature of... Read More

With the number of people over the age of 65 expected to more than double over the next 25 years, demand for nursing homes is steadily growing. Whether you are looking to sell now or in the future one core requirement... Read More

The recent publication of the OECD Health Statistics, brings with it a renewed interest in the performance of each State and the quality of care that is provided to their citizens, compared to their international peers. ... Read More

There has been significant focus on the Fair Deal rates offered by nursing homes and the additional activity charges imposed by operators. It has been suggested that the rates are excessive and that these rates far exceed the cost... Read More

In response to the intense pressure being placed on all faucets of the health system, the Department of Heath commissioned the Health Service Capacity Report.  The focus of the report forecast the future capacity requirements... Read More