In a recent interview on Good Morning Business, Sophie Boissard, General Director of Clariane, discussed the challenges facing the healthcare sector, particularly in elderly care. Despite acknowledging that two-thirds of EHPADs (retirement homes) remain in deficit and the sector is still short of 120,000 nurses, Boissard refrained from offering a pessimistic outlook. She explained that the past four years have been exceptionally difficult, with skyrocketing inflation and doubled energy costs, making it hard for regulated sectors like healthcare to adjust prices. Boissard emphasized that the French healthcare system needs a major reorganization rather than just more funding. While France dedicates 12% of its GDP to healthcare, compared to 9% in the Netherlands—where health outcomes are notably better—the system still struggles to provide adequate care, particularly for the elderly. One in three hospitalizations involves a person over 75, with 37% of these hospital stays deemed unnecessary due to poor home care and deteriorating conditions. She welcomed the French Prime Minister’s recent announcement that elderly care would be a national priority, seeing it as an encouraging sign. However, she stressed that action must follow, particularly in training healthcare professionals. Sophie Boissard proposed a "serious revolution" in the sector, advocating for a comprehensive plan to address shortages across various health professions, from doctors to nurses to rehabilitation experts. To combat this, Clariane has transformed into a training center, actively addressing the shortage by employing 12% of its workforce as young professionals in diploma training programs. Sophie Boissard also outlined Clariane’s broader initiatives, including medical specialization in its 450 establishments and a pilot project in Occitanie to improve home care by linking hospital diagnostics with post-discharge care, especially for aging but independent individuals. Financially, Clariane raised €237 million in July, part of a total capital increase of €330 million to strengthen its equity base amid rising interest rates, which have jumped from 1% to nearly 5%. While Boissard acknowledged the financial challenges, she emphasized that the company’s focus remains on its core activities—care for the elderly, specialized care for chronic patients, and home support. In conclusion, she reiterated the importance of reorganizing the healthcare system and training more professionals to meet the rising demands of an aging population, advocating for collaboration between public and private actors to solve these pressing issues. #eldery #clariane #nursing
En direct : dans quelques instants (8h15) Sophie Boissard Directrice Générale du Groupe Clariane est l'invitée sur BFM Business de Laure Closier et Raphael LEGENDRE #clariane #clarianeavoscôtés