PMI & Healthcare

Sir Julian Hartley is stepping down as chief executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) with immediate effect. The regulator announced Dr Arun Chopra, chief inspector of mental health, is planned to...

In the fourth part of UnitedHealthcare Global’s series on workplace wellbeing, we turn our attention to Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), where employers are making significant strides in embedding health...

Insurers expect health benefit claim costs increases to exceed 10% in most global regions for a sixth consecutive year. However, for the first time in four years insurers expect a shift towards...

Aviva is calling for larger corporates to be compelled to clearly communicate the details of their workplace health and wellbeing support and a voluntary national health at work standard for SMEs.  The...

Bluecrest has partnered with cardiology centre One Heart Clinic in a bid to improve self-pay access to specialist heart care for those without private medical insurance. Rolled out this month, the arrangement...

Specialist Risk Group (SRG) has acquired Health Partners Europe Limited and Sempris Limited for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1993, HPE provides services for the design and running of bespoke healthcare schemes...

Towergate Employee Benefits has appointed Sarah Webb (pictured) as senior project manager within its benefits technology team. Webb's responsibilities will include overseeing the employee benefits technology projects, processes, and working to enhance...

Bupa is introducing free preventative treatments at its dental care practices for dental insurance customers. The insurer is also increasing dental plan benefit allowances for preventative treatments and removing the two-visit cap...

Carers spend an average of 12 hours every month coordinating the healthcare of their loved ones, taking responsibility for appointments, administration and emotional support, a survey has found. Meanwhile the majority of...

Santé Group is launching a nurse-led care and case management service which helps employees navigate all aspects of their health journey within the NHS. The Santé Care service sits within My Sante...