PMI

The vast majority of private medical insurance (PMI) policyholders are against the introduction of open referrals by Bupa, according to research by ComRes.

Public health experts fear the government's plans to reform public health could be a "nightmare" that will make it harder to respond to emergencies and increase health inequalities.

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has finalised new quality standards for end of life care for patients and their families and carers.

The NHS could save up to £1.7bn a year if hospitals and Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) treated more patients in the home, according to a new report.

Aviva has signed an agreement with a United Arab Emirates (UAE) insurer to provide expat private medical insurance in the gulf state.

BMI Healthcare has defended its letter to Bupa patients about the dispute between the two organisations over use of private hospitals.

Fraud is becoming a key target for the health insurance industry as it bids to stem the continued growth in medical inflation.

A worldwide scheme to reduce healthcare fraud has been launched including key players from the UK private medical insurance (PMI) market.

Patients have been dragged into a dispute between Bupa and hospital group BMI Healthcare.

Employee absence is thrusting further stress on to staff left behind who have to cope with the workload of those off sick, according to new research.