Cost is still a deterrent to visiting a dentist with a fifth of people viewing it as a luxury despite NHS dentistry becoming more accessible, according to new research.
Only 56% of companies procuring staff benefits use a broker, yet 90% of those who do think it is money well spent, Denplan has found.
Health Shield has seen its premium income and membership continue to grow over the last year.
WPA has included NHS dental care on its standalone dental plan.
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.
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) has rejected the use of Avastin for metastatic breast cancer on the NHS.
Protection and medical insurance complaints are on course for a significant drop in volume during 2010/11, according to the latest statistics released by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).
Westfield Health has added several benefits to the Mosaic flexible quoting system for its corporate-paid cash plans.