healthcare

PMI

NHS cancer care makes significant progress but more can be done - MPs

The NHS has made significant progress in improving important aspects of its cancer care over the last decade, according to MPs.

clock 01 March 2011 • 1 min read

PMI

NICE rejects cancer drug Avastin

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) has rejected the use of Avastin for metastatic breast cancer on the NHS.

clock 23 February 2011 • 1 min read

PMI

AMII demands network data and fee transparency from OFT review

The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) has demanded greater data transparency from insurers and medical practitioners and a distinction to be made between ‘hospital networks' and ‘treatment networks.'

clock 14 February 2011 • 1 min read

PMI

PMI: Extending the peace branch

Alistair Sclare issues a call to arms for a PMI sector where dissent is coming to the fore

clock 08 February 2011 • 7 min read

PMI

Keeping life rosy

How can the insurance industry address changing healthcare and wellbeing needs in the 21st century? Mike Benton suggests a radical change in focus

clock 07 February 2011 • 7 min read

Cashplans

Westfield upgrades corporate cash plan

Westfield Health has added several benefits to the Mosaic flexible quoting system for its corporate-paid cash plans.

clock 07 February 2011 • 1 min read

Group PMI

PMI helps SME staff absence and satisfaction - Forum of Private Business

Smaller firms are being urged to take up private health insurance to cut absenteeism and boost staff satisfaction.

clock 04 February 2011 • 1 min read

Individual Protection

CS Healthcare and Foresters Friendly sign landmark agreement

Foresters Friendly Society has entered an agreement with CS Healthcare, a specialist health insurance provider.

clock 04 February 2011 • 1 min read

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Medical Care Direct launches small scheme healthcare trusts

Medical Care Direct (MCD). has launched ‘Health Link', a healthcare trust fund for businesses and organisations with as few as 100 employees.

clock 19 January 2011 • 1 min read

Cashplans

Engage teams up with Benenden Healthcare

Engage Mutual has agreed a deal with Benenden Healthcare Society to become the provider of its Health Cash Plan.

clock 18 January 2011 • 1 min read