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MPs launch NHS dental care inquiry
The Health and Social Care Committee of MPs has launched an inquiry to examine the extent to which the current NHS dental contract acts as disincentive to dentists from taking on new...
Read morePHIN adds CMA duo to board of directors
The Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) has appointed Claire Whyley and Keith Richards members of its independent board of directors. The pair were nominated by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) alongside...
Read moreNHS waiting list hits 7.2 million as Tories warned over ‘unacceptable’ delays
The Conservative government has been warned there are no quick fix solutions to unacceptable NHS and accident and emergency wait times as the health service is facing the toughest pressures on record....
Read moreTreasury reviewing Senior Managers regime as Hunt eyes loosening protections in major financial services overhaul
An HM Treasury-led review into the Senior Managers & Certification Regime beginning in the first quarter of 2023 has been announced as part of substantial overhaul of financial services regulations. The move...
Read moreIndividual PMI Report: Policyholders up 12% and insurers expect further growth
The number of private medical insurance (PMI) policyholders rose by 12% last year, according to exclusive research conducted by Health & Protection. Providers are also optimistic about future growth in the market...
Read morePMI excess a key negotiating point in FCA staff dispute
The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) introduction of an excess payment on the its private medical insurance (PMI) scheme has become a key negotiating point in the dispute between the regulator and staff....
Read morePMI treatment plateauing below pre-pandemic levels – PHIN
The number of people receiving treatment through private medical insurance (PMI) dipped in the second quarter of this year and appears to have plateaued notably below pre-pandemic levels. According to latest figures...
Read moreKielty appointed BIBA deputy chairwoman
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has appointed Jane Kielty as its deputy chairwoman. Kielty is head of commercial risk UK of Aon and will take on the role on New Year’s...
Read moreInclusive job ads and limiting degree needs key to Axa Health D&I recipe – Garrad
Running job ads through a gender language decoder and a colour checker for accessibility and not asking about degrees unless they are vital to the role are just some of the key...
Read moreWearable tech sending reports to insurers ‘only a matter of time’ – Bupa
Wearable technology sending reports to insurers and doctors and personalised care based on genetic tests are the future of healthcare, according to Bupa. Iain McMillan, director of distribution at the insurer, also...
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