Fresenius is a global healthcare group based in Germany. It provides products and services for dialysis, hospitals and inpatient and outpatient medical care. The company also focuses on hospital management and on engineering and services for medical centres and other healthcare facilities. The Fresenius Group includes four independently operated business segments. Fresenius Medical Care is a leader in treating people with chronic kidney failure. Fresenius Helios is a private hospital operator in Europe. Fresenius Kabi supplies essential drugs, clinical nutrition products, medical devices and services to critically and chronically ill patients. Fresenius Vamed plans, develops and manages healthcare facilities.