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China Hospitals Inc.: The Growth of Private Hospitals in China

By: Kevin Schulman, Xiao Yu and Ariel Hwang
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:28
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Abstract

This case examines the privatization of hospitals in China. China Hospitals, Inc. has become the largest for-profit hospital company in China, purchasing government owned hospitals in Tier 2 cities. The case profiles CEO Frank Hu. To build his company, he has to navigate a tricky political landscape between local, provincial and the national governments. As the market evolves, he develops a hub and spoke strategy for this organization based on a hub at Puyang Hospital. The case places these activities in context with a rich appendix examining the evolving insurance system in China.

Keywords

Privatization; For-Profit Firms; Growth and Development Strategy; Business Model; Health Industry; China

Citation

Schulman, Kevin, Xiao Yu, and Ariel Hwang. "China Hospitals Inc.: The Growth of Private Hospitals in China." Harvard Business School Case 317-104, April 2017.
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