Private operations cheaper in the North

Healthcare Market News (News) June 2001A report in the June issue of Health Which? states that people who pay for their own operations are...

Milburn stays to implement NHS Plan

Healthcare Market News (News) June 2001Alan Milburn remains as Secretary of State for Health following the recent General Election and subsequent Cabinet reshuffle. However,...

Waiting list targets dropped

Healthcare Market News (News) June 2001In his first speech following the General Election, Health Secretary Alan Milburn said the government would drop the focus...

Income protection needs publicity boost

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) June 2001More than 70% of companies recognise the benefits of income protection yet are not prepared to buy it,...

Regulation network launched

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) June 2001Doctors and dentists who sell general insurance products are being invited to join a network which will offer...

Report criticises PMI

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) June 2001Voluntary health insurance schemes in many EU countries - including PMI in the UK - are expensive and...

Norwich Union widens network list

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) June 2001Norwich Union Healthcare is extending its network of hospitals for customers prepared to pay an additional premium for...

Swiss Life launches group risk technical guides

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) June 2001Swiss Life has launched a set of comprehensive technical guides for use by intermediaries advising clients on group...

Oasis preliminary results

Healthcare Market News (Dentistry) June 2001Oasis Healthcare plc has announced preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2001. Turnover in the year increased...

HSA strategic partnership with Scottish Legal Life

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) June 2001HSA, the UK's largest health cash plan provider, has announced plans to team up with Scottish Legal Life...