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Patients experience persistent and widespread variations in the chances of undergoing surgery for common medical conditions on the NHS such as knee and hip replacements, a new study has revealed.

Health Shield has seen its premium income and membership continue to grow over the last year.

The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) believes cuts in NHS elective surgery make private medical insurance (PMI) the only option for some people.

MPs have proposed that GPs should share NHS commissioning duties with other representatives, alongside a number of other significant amendments.

WPA has included NHS dental care on its standalone dental plan.

Cash plan provider Westfield Health has acquired the business of PatientChoice, which administers, markets and sells health insurance products.

NHS care quality is set to worsen and people should take more responsibility for their own health, according to new research.

Denplan has added to its corporate product base with the introduction of the ‘Lucent' product range.

With medical inflation continuing to rise apace, Owain Thomas finds a viable and increasingly popular alternative that fits tighter purse strings

Healthcare providers will not compete for NHS contracts on price following a clarification from the government.