Organisations we work with
RRH works across the healthcare value chain in Bangladesh: hospitals and clinics, diagnostic centres, pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors, medical device importers, health-focused NGOs and the investors who fund them. Their needs differ, but most of what they ask of us comes down to three things: reliable financial information, efficient tax and regulatory compliance, and sound advice on growth. The sections below describe how we help each group, without referring to specific engagements, which we keep confidential. For NGOs and donor-funded health programmes, we also provide audits and financial management reviews that meet funder reporting requirements.
Hospitals and diagnostic providers
For providers, revenue leakage is a frequent concern: services delivered but not billed, discounts granted without approval, pharmacy and consumables stock that does not reconcile, and cash collected at multiple points across branches. Our Internal Control & Compliance Review work examines the patient billing cycle, inventory controls and procurement of equipment and supplies, and recommends practical improvements. Fee-sharing arrangements with consultant doctors and receivables from corporate clients are further areas where slow reconciliation can hide errors.
Hospital information systems hold sensitive patient data and support clinical and billing processes. Our IT Advisory team reviews access controls, data security and system implementation risk, which grows in importance as providers add online booking and digital payments.
Pharmaceutical and medical supply companies
Pharmaceutical companies face complex inventory accounting, with batches, expiry dates and market returns, as well as significant VAT and promotional expenditure questions. Distribution arrangements, depot stock and the treatment of product samples are other areas where clear policies reduce both audit adjustments and tax risk. We provide statutory audits and tax compliance support. For subsidiaries of multinational groups, our Transfer Pricing Services team prepares documentation for API purchases, finished goods imports, licensing fees and shared services, and supports companies in discussions with Transfer Pricing Officers.
Investors and new entrants
Investors considering a hospital, diagnostic chain or pharmaceutical business need an independent view of earnings quality, tax exposure and regulatory standing before they commit capital. Our Deal Advisory team examines these areas through financial and tax due diligence, and helps structure the investment so that tax and regulatory risks are allocated clearly between buyer and seller. Foreign investors setting up in Bangladesh can also use our business set-up and outsourcing services for registration, accounting and payroll.
If your organisation is facing one of these issues, our healthcare team can discuss how we would scope the work and which specialists would be involved.
Related RRH services: Internal Control & Compliance Review, IT Advisory, Transfer Pricing Services and Deal Advisory.