PMI & Healthcare
Update client meeting policies as self-isolation rules relaxed, urges lawyer
Advisers should update employee risk assessments and meeting policies in light of new rules meaning double jabbed people no longer have to isolate if they come into contact with someone who has...
Read moreFifth of advisers to exit despite rising client numbers – SimplyBiz
One in five advisers plan to exit the industry in the next three years despite optimism in the profession being high, according to SimplyBiz. In a survey of 300 members, the firm...
Read moreBMI and Circle merger hospital sales being reviewed
The competition regulator is reviewing the hospital sales and other mitigating measures proposed by BMI Healthcare and Circle Health which allowed the merger of the two hospital groups to proceed. A Competition...
Read morePriory Hospital undertakes full environmental review after rating downgrade
The Priory Hospital Woking has undertaken a full environmental review after it was downgraded from good to requiring improvement by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and ordered to make improvements or face...
Read moreBMA hits out at government and warns of ‘no quick fix’ to soaring waiting lists
The British Medical Association (BMA) has warned there will be “no quick fix” to soaring NHS waiting lists in England and criticised the government for failing to support the NHS and clinicians....
Read moreLawyer urges caution for advisers if staff refuse face-to-face meetings
An employment lawyer is urging insurers and advisers to tread carefully when dealing with staff who refuse to return to face-to-face meetings. Melanie Stancliffe, employment partner at law firm Cripps Pemberton Greenish,...
Read moreIPMI provider IMG appoints CEO
International medical insurance, global assistance, and travel insurance firm International Medical Group (IMG) has promoted Steve Paraboschi to chief executive officer, effective immediately. He will continue to serve as president of IMG...
Read moreNHS waiting list continues rising to reach 5.5 million
The number of patients waiting to start NHS treatment in England at the end of June reached a record 5.5 million according to latest figures – but this is expected to keep...
Read moreCQC orders improvements at Bromsgrove hospital after inadequate rating
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has ordered a Bromsgrove hospital caring for people with learning disability and autism to make improvements to ensure patient safety after rating it inadequate. The CQC carried...
Read moreAviva protection and health profits up with tighter underwriting and price rises
Aviva’s UK health and protection business saw profits rise to £107m in the first half of 2021, up by a third from the same period last year. The insurer also noted it...
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