European VAT ruling could hit premiums

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) February 2004The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has warned that protection premiums could rise, following a European court ruling...

Depression in older people guide

Age Concern has launched a new guide to caring for older people with depression. According to figures from the Mental Health Foundation, depression has...

Call for insurance for all US citizens

Healthcare Market News (News) February 2004The US Institute of Medicine has called for health insurance to be extended to all American citizens.In its sixth...

London Bridge refurbishment complete

Healthcare Market News (News) February 2004HCA Healthcare's London Bridge Hospital has completed a two year refurbishment programme. The hospital has refurbished the second and...

Norwich Union launches online PMI

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) February 2004Norwich Union Healthcare has launched its online service whereby customers can get private medical insurance (PMI) quotes and...

Diagnostic and treatment centres

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) February 2004Paul Burstow asked the Secretary of State for Health (5 January 2004: Column 184W) what research his Department has...

BUPA marketing plans

Healthcare Market News (News) February 2004A BUPA television advertising campaign has been launched, designed to widen the appeal of the organisation and inform potential...

Independent sector nurses’ morale

Healthcare Market News (News) February 2004Independent sector (IS) nurses take far more pride in their workplace and feel more valued than their counterparts in...

Health for Industry acquisition

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) February 2004Health for Industry, the healthcare benefits consultancy which is part of the Primary Group, has acquired GWP Working...

Prisons boss calls for more specialist mental health units

Healthcare Market News (Mental Health) February 2004The Chief Inspector of Prisons has called for new units to be set up to treat prisoners with...