Private healthcare administration in Spain: analysis of its performance from 2015 to 2021

This study details the economic progression of the private healthcare sector in Spain from 2015 to 2021,focusing on the financial statements of the main entities. Using a quantitative approach, data from the SpanishMercantile Register was examined, applying ratio and trend analysis. The results highlight a notable improve-ment in financial profitability and the soundness of the capital structure, evidencing a reduction in long-termindebtedness. The research highlights the predominance of the Quirónsalud group, which demonstrateda substantial increase in equity and achieved outstanding financial profitability. The profitability of thecompanies in the sector is observed to have evolved positively, standing out for their ability to adapt andprosper even in the context of the pandemic. The conclusion emphasises the favourable economic evolutionof the sector, highlighting the improvements in profitability and financial structure of the companies analysed.