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NHS maternity services must set personal care budgets

Pregnant women should receive personal care budgets of up to £3,000 to have more control over maternity care, a review commissioned by NHS England has recommended.

clock 23 February 2016 • 2 min read

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Brits 'clueless' about the function of their vital organs

A study by Bupa of UK consumers has revealed that nearly two-thirds (63%) do not know the basic functions of their kidneys and over two-fifths (44%) are unaware of the basic functions of their lungs.

clock 17 February 2016 • 1 min read

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'Major step forward' as Dr Now delivers first in-flight GP appointment

Now Healthcare Group has made history by delivering a consultation from a long-haul flight using its smartphone-based video technology, with medicines delivered to the patient's hotel within hours of diagnosis.

clock 16 February 2016 • 2 min read

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Aetna International moves HQ

Aetna International has relocated its European headquarters to Farnborough, Surrey, UK.

clock 11 February 2016 • 1 min read

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Health insurers reveal court cases in the fight against fraud

The Health Insurance Counter Fraud Group has revealed two recent cases demonstrating the progress of cooperative work across the health insurance and dental industry to combat fraud.

clock 10 February 2016 • 2 min read

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Generali Global Health boosts senior team with three hires

Generali Global Health (GGH) has announced three appointments to the insurer's senior team.

clock 09 February 2016 • 1 min read

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Public reports record levels of 'dissatisfaction' with the NHS

The British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey for 2015 has reported the largest rise in dissatisfaction with the National Health Service in years, according to analysis from The King's Fund.

clock 09 February 2016 • 2 min read

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Aetna Intl adds crisis management to member assistance program

Aetna International has upgraded its member support program with the addition of safety and security features provided by specialist crisis management company red24.

clock 09 February 2016 • 1 min read

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IPT increase puts UK businesses 'at odds with Europe'

Medicash has hit back at chancellor George Osborne's claim that the hike in insurance premium tax (IPT) on private medical insurance brings the UK into line with Europe.

clock 09 February 2016 • 1 min read

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Cancer Drugs Fund has been managed ineffectively

The Cancer Drugs Fund has not been managed effectively and the government is still unable to assess the benefit to cancer patients, the Public Accounts Committee has found.

clock 08 February 2016 • 3 min read