The UK is experiencing a surge in private medical insurance (PMI) take-up and admissions, following missed opportunities for detecting some serious conditions, such as cancer, at an early stage, according to independent consultancy, Broadstone.
An increasing number of people are unable to access timely treatment and diagnosis for their health concerns, which is leading to longer and more complex treatment needs and "poorer outcomes", said Brett Hill, head of health and protection, Broadstone. The surge in people turning to PMI is being driven by employers rolling out private healthcare to employees, in order to better support the health of their workforce. "Given the struggles the NHS currently faces, providing access to cancer screening, general health checks, and other preventative measures is a crucial first line of defen...
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