PMI

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has proposed new guidelines for adult mental health care provided by the NHS.

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.

Aviva has appointed new director for health and group risk at its UK business.

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.

The reform of the NHS is dominating many discussions in private healthcare circles, but Owain Thomas unearths another government initiative that could have a greater impact

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.

Europ Assistance is now underwriting Africa based international private medical insurance (PMI) plans.