Life Healthcare continues local radiology expansion

Investors sceptical about diversification after health group buys second practice in SA

SA hospital group Life Healthcare has bought its second radiology practice in SA as part of a broader diversification drive.

However, it faces increased pushback from local radiologists and a fall in its share price that reflects investor scepticism about its diversification...A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as articles from our international business news partners; ProfileData financial data; and digital access to the Sunday Times and Sunday Times Daily.

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