Changes in health policies made by the coalition government have affected waiting times for NHS treatments and appointments, meaning that more people than ever are considering taking out private medical insurance. In June 2010, the new Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, decided to get rid of two key NHS policies that had been introduced by the […]
Members of the House of Lords recently debated the policies of private medical insurers in dealing with cancer patients, condemning them as “vague and confusing”. Lord Crisp, an independent crossbench peer, made a long speech on the issue, quoting the instance of a friend who was diagnosed with cancer, only to be told limits existed […]
An increasing number of international insurance providers are taking on clients with pre-existing health conditions, it has been revealed. Bupa International is one of the first international private medical insurance providers to offer people with existing medical conditions health insurance and others are set to follow suit, according to recent research. The new Worldwide Health […]
The Office of Fair Trading has announced that it will carry out a review of private medical insurance in the UK. The review will begin in the spring and will investigate barriers affecting entry to the private healthcare industry, which is worth more than 5 billion pounds every year. The review will be conducted as […]
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) plans to launch a review into the private healthcare market in the UK in early 2011. The results are likely to be of specific interest to companies that offer private medical insurance as a benefit for their staff, allowing them to see which insurers provide the best services and […]
After a turbulent couple of years, it appears that the health of the insurance industry in America in improving. Throughout 2009, the industry faced pricing pressure, restructuring in the health industry and soft market conditions and some companies folded; however, it now seems that the worst is over and there are signs that the industry […]
Packing up your life and relocating to a brand new country is a trauma for anybody but for expats moving abroad the decision to be made regarding private health insurance can be an extra stress that is just not needed. Often the decision is made for you by your new employer to form part of […]
Campaigners and patients are both angry that the cost of private healthcare in Malaysia is soaring out of control, putting vital treatments out of the reach of many ordinary people. The government, while focusing on shortening waiting times and improving treatment at public hospitals, also needs to rein in private facilities that have been putting […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the US has launched an enquiry into how often rental car companies carry out essential repairs on vehicles that have been issued with a recall notice. According to a statement issued by the NHTSA, the organisation is examining nearly 3 million vehicles that have been sold to rental […]
With the UK Government’s relentless march to cut the country’s deficit, the Justice Department headed by Ken Clarke is to cut the legal aid bill. Doing so will save around £350 million. The money saved over 4 years will affect a range of legal aid services, particularly divorce and medical negligence cases. As part of […]