PMI

The Competition Commission (CC) has recommended a ban on consultant incentive schemes and called for greater transparency and price controls following its investigation into the private healthcare market.

Private Medical Insurance (PMI) premiums are higher than necessary as private hospitals face little competition in local areas across the UK, the Competition Commission (CC) has found.

Almost nine out of 10 (88%) UK employees work during their personal time, research from Jive Software has revealed.

I am an IFA and previously I was a tied agent for a bank. I am now considering setting up on my own. I have a lot of knowledge and experience in protection but I am considering branching out into private medical insurance (PMI). Is this a different mind-set...

Death rates from malignant melanoma are 70% higher in men than women, despite similar numbers being diagnosed with the disease each year, according to the latest figures from Cancer Research UK.

New legislation has been introduced meaning physiotherapists and podiatrists will be able to independently prescribe medication to their patients; care and support minister, Norman Lamb has announced.

International health insurer Allianz Worldwide Care has launched an interactive online map highlighting the key partnerships it has established to provide multinational clients with locally compliant healthcare plans.

Cancer Research UK has unveiled a new website revealing a comprehensive breakdown of cancer statistics, which allows everyone to get the latest figures for their area.

Morgan Price International Healthcare has released a new international health insurance plan - Evolution Health.

Consumers are increasingly convinced the NHS will deteriorate and are more willing to consider buying low-cost products to cover the shortfall.