Insurance service provider Medicals Direct has applied to register as an NHS service provider under the Health and Social Care Act.
Health Shield has seen its premium income and membership continue to grow over the last year.
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) believes cuts in NHS elective surgery make private medical insurance (PMI) the only option for some people.
Simplyhealth believes the government has failed to make its case for NHS reforms and that taking stock of public and health professionals' reaction will improve the amendments.
NHS revenues from private patients have stalled over the last year, according to Laing and Buisson.
WPA has included NHS dental care on its standalone dental plan.
Aviva has boosted services on its Get Active website for Aviva's private medical insurance (PMI), cash plan and group risk customers.
Aetna has unveiled a new website, health and wellness programme and adviser sales contest as part of the launch of its new product range.
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has confirmed that it will investigate the restrictions placed on practicing consultants by private medical insurers (PMIs) and healthcare providers.
Aviva Health UK has made a "significant" investment to secure a minority shareholding in rehabilitation firm HCML.