PMI

From April to November The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has upheld nearly double the number of complaints compared to the same period last year.

Richard Walsh discusses the latest from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) reforms on private hospitals and healthcare ahead of the January tribunals.

NHS hospitals are failing to listen to concerns raised by visitors, contractors and others, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by Healthwatch England has found.

Health cash plan provider Health Shield has announced the launch of a Virtual GP Surgery, rewards website and further product enhancements.

The Chancellor's Autumn Statement has confirmed the £2bn payment for the NHS announced at the weekend as well as more money for GPs and carers.

The majority of expats enjoy a better quality of life, with 17.5% having a very much better quality of life, a survey by Now Health International has found.

More patients are reporting a good overall A&E experience with the NHS, however many improvements remain to be made, a patient survey by the Care Quality Commission has found.

Exeter Family Friendly has launched a new private medical insurance (PMI) plan aimed at the entry-level market.

Following last month's survey, which highlighted mainland China's potential in the International Private Medical insurance (IPMI) market, Thomas Smith looks at what is fuelling this growth

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved arrangements proposed by the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) to establish an organisation which will make private healthcare information available via an independent public website....