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Bupa and surgeons are at loggerheads again after two medical bodies renewed their attack on the provider's decision to review patients referred for knee surgery and advised their fellows to not take part in the process.

GPs have condemned the care offered to mental health patients by the NHS while some have resorted to prescribing drugs to those facing long waiting lists.

Prime Minister David Cameron said the government had "listened" and "learned" as he announced significant changes to the Health and Social Care Bill.

Competition can be a good thing for the NHS but private companies should not be allowed to cherry pick certain patients, according to the NHS Future Forum.

Bupa has unveiled an online health clinic to support Men's Health Week and announced the appointment of a non-executive director to its board.

Video footage of COVER magazine's recent Cash Plan Breakfast Briefing in association with Westfield Health, Simplyhealth and Health Shield.

With the NHS effectively withdrawing its level of support, are we veering towards a hybrid US model of healthcare? How will this shape employee benefits? Dr Peter Mills investigates.

Mike Benton, chief executive of Medicals Direct, shares his future of care provision with Paul Robertson.

The Prime Minister has revealed several key changes to the Health and Social Care Bill involving reform of the NHS that will be made as a result of the government's listening exercise.

Government reforms risk reducing accountability in the health system and potentially undermining the performance of key NHS organisations as a result, according to a new report.