The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) has called revelations of NHS Trusts using cost cutting tactics that result in patients dying or force them into private treatment as "a cynical approach" and "regrettable".
Doctors have called on Britons to take greater responsibility for their health and voiced their fears that GP-led commissioning could harm patient care.
Surgeons' representatives have questioned Bupa's claim of support by the General Medical Council (GMC) for its knee surgery review procedure.
The government has extended its NHS choice agenda to include community and mental health services.
I advise on PMI schemes for small groups. With many members in their 60s, what do I need to consider as they approach retirement?
The Prime Minister has dealt a severe blow to the private medical insurance (PMI) industry's hopes of receiving tax relief to encourage public take up.
Bupa's knee surgery referral scheme has been given the all clear by the General Medical Council (GMC).
The Health and Social Care Bill's 'mangled remains' should be buried in an unmarked grave and left there, according to the BMJ.
Patients have branded Bupa's strategy to review knee surgery as ‘risking the integrity of the doctor-patient relationship' and ‘not in line with best clinical practice'.
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has proposed new guidelines for adult mental health care provided by the NHS.