healthcare

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.

Deutsche Bank has launched its Global Fund Supporters ETF on the London Stock Exchange, investing in companies involved in the prevention and treatment of disease.

Bupa grew its overall revenues and underlying pre-tax surplus by 9% last year.

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