healthcare

Half (48%) of SME employees have voted for private medical insurance as their top most valued workplace benefit, according to Ellipse.

WPA has reported rising interest from mid-market companies in alternatives to fully insured private medical schemes as awareness of the Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) increase takes hold.

Private medical insurance (PMI) providers should cover short-term illnesses as CCGs have tightened the rules around hip and knee replacements, the CEO of National Friendly has urged.

Despite a boost in awareness, the government's flagship sickness absence service Fit for Work is still underused by employers, according to research.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has published a guide that illustrates the value of private medical insurance (PMI) and cash plans to consumers.

Private Medical Insurance (PMI) publisher, Craigdallie of West Sussex, has published the 2017 PMI Handbook for professional advisers seeking information on the different plans available in the UK market.

The Private Hospital Information Network (PHIN)'s publication of new performance measures in April 2017 will focus on hospitals, with consultant-level performance measures to follow in 2018.

Bupa Cromwell Hospital and Health Clinics in London have introduced a prostate cancer diagnosis pathway as new research into the effectiveness of MRI scans has been published.

VitalityHealth has promoted its head of underwriting Pippa Andrews to director of corporate business.

Demand for UK private medical cover increased in 2015 reversing a declining trend in recent years according to LaingBuisson.