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Axa Health CEO Heather Smith interview: Claims inflation falling ‘significantly’, introducing self-service for claimants and resetting relations with doctors
Axa Health CEO Heather Smith says the insurer can “see inflation coming down significantly” and has outlined the plan for progressing its new digital platform. Smith is also pleased the insurer made...
Read moreThe Exeter’s HealthWise app use soars driven by remote GP and second opinions
The Exeter has said usage of its HealthWise app in the first half of this year has already surpassed usage in the whole of last year, largely driven by the popularity of...
Read moreMetLife UK hires ex-LifeSearch customer retention specialist as strategic account manager
MetLife UK has appointed Claire Williams as strategic account manager. Williams' role follows a career break after her relocation to the UK from Canada where she worked at Canadian national insurance marketing...
Read moreTowergate owner Ardonagh appoints executive director to support Asia expansion
The Ardonagh Group has appointed Mark Mitchell as executive director to support the expansion of its business operations in Asia. Mitchell (pictured) was most recently the Asia Pacific CEO of Allianz Global...
Read moreSpire PMI revenue up 10% as insured patients and fees rise
Spire Healthcare has seen revenue from private medical insurance (PMI) climb sharply as case numbers and fees have risen in 2024, while self-pay income has dropped. Its half year results to 30...
Read moreNHS mental health and MSK failings holding back UK workforce – Lord Darzi
Declining NHS performance over the last decade is disrupting UK workforce health and failing to effectively tackle the biggest causes of long-term sickness absence, according to Lord Ara Darzi. Lord Darzi highlighted...
Read moreStark state of NHS deterioration outlined after more than a decade of disrepair will take time to fix – Lord Darzi
The dire state of the NHS after more than a decade of neglect has been laid bare but the situation can be recovered and there remain strong vital signs within the service,...
Read morePrivate providers have vital role in getting NHS back on its feet – Hare
It is vital independent providers play their part in getting the NHS back on its feet. This is according to David Hare, CEO of the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) (pictured), who...
Read moreNHS wait list hits 7.624 million in July
The number of people waiting for NHS treatment in England increased by more than 1,650 in July as numbers continued to remain above 7.6 million people for another month, according to official...
Read moreDarzi investigation means NHS must reform or die – Starmer
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has committed to the "biggest reimagining" of the NHS since its launch in 1948, telling the service it needs to "reform or die". Starmer (pictured) will make the...
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