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<journal-title-group><journal-title>International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research</journal-title><abbrev-journal-title>IJMABHR</abbrev-journal-title></journal-title-group>
<issn pub-type="epub">2582-8940</issn>
<publisher><publisher-name>Anfo Publication House</publisher-name></publisher>
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<article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">291</article-id>
<article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.54660/IJMBHR.2025.6.1.55-73</article-id>
<title-group><article-title>Private Equity and Value Creation in Healthcare: A Strategic Model for Emerging Markets</article-title></title-group>
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<contrib contrib-type="author" corresp="yes"><name><surname>Oso</surname><given-names>Olusegun Bamidele</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff1"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Alli</surname><given-names>Oluwaseyi Inumidun</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff2"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Babarinde</surname><given-names>Abdulraheem Olaide</given-names></name></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Ibeh</surname><given-names>Augustine Ifeanyi</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff3"/></contrib>
<aff id="aff1"><label>1</label>Cogentry LLC, USA</aff>
<aff id="aff2"><label>2</label>Lewisham Hospital NHS Trust, UK</aff>
<aff id="aff3"><label>3</label>Independent Researcher, Lagos, Nigeria</aff>
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<pub-date publication-format="electronic" date-type="pub"><year>2025</year></pub-date>
<volume>6</volume>
<issue>1</issue>
<fpage>55</fpage>
<lpage>73</lpage>
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<date date-type="received"><day>02</day><month>01</month><year>2025</year></date>
<date date-type="accepted"><day>04</day><month>02</month><year>2025</year></date>
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<abstract><p>Private equity investments have emerged as a transformative force in healthcare, particularly in addressing challenges and opportunities in emerging markets. This paper introduces a strategic model designed to demonstrate how private equity can create substantial value within the healthcare sector. The model emphasizes three core pillars: portfolio management, operational optimization, and strategic exits. These elements are interwoven to achieve measurable social and economic outcomes, aligning investor objectives with societal needs. The portfolio management component focuses on identifying high-potential healthcare entities and fostering value creation through tailored investment strategies. By targeting hospitals, diagnostic centers, and technology-driven healthcare startups, private equity firms can enhance operational performance while scaling service delivery. Operational optimization is central to the model, leveraging advanced analytics, cost management frameworks, and digital transformation to drive efficiency and improve patient outcomes. This includes deploying innovative healthcare technologies, streamlining supply chains, and adopting best practices in governance to maximize organizational impact. Strategic exits, the third pillar, are designed to ensure sustained impact and profitability. The model proposes a dual approach, integrating financial returns with long-term social benefits. Successful exits, whether through initial public offerings, mergers, or strategic partnerships, are pivotal in attracting future investments and fostering trust within emerging markets. This strategic model underscores the critical role of private equity in bridging healthcare gaps and addressing disparities in underserved populations. By focusing on scalability, sustainability, and outcome-based performance, private equity can serve as a catalyst for transformative change in emerging markets. The integration of operational expertise, financial resources, and strategic oversight enables healthcare organizations to deliver quality care at an affordable cost while generating robust economic returns.</p></abstract>
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