Concern over ‘private’ primary care

Healthcare Market News (News) May 2001Moves by private companies into the ownership and provision of primary care premises could put the NHS at risk,...

Varicose vein treatment

Healthcare Market News (News) May 2001A new surgical technique for varicose veins claims to be less painful and result in faster recovery times.The VNUS...

BUPA extends fixed price

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) May 2001BUPA has launched its fixed price PMI option to smaller companies.BUPA Fixed Price (2 Years) will offer small...

GP Referrals

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) May 2001The Secretary of State for Health was asked 23 April 2001 : Column: 165W what progress has been made...

New day surgery hospital

Healthcare Market News (News) May 2001A new company, Surgeon's Hospital Ltd, is planning a new day surgery hospital on Harley Street, Central London. The...

Call for further regulation

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) May 2001The Financial Services Consumer Panel, the consumers' voice at the Financial Services Authority (FSA), has called for a...

PMI tax breaks not effective

Healthcare Market News (News) May 2001The Institute for Fiscal Studies has published research which claims the abolition of tax subsidies on PMI did not...

Norwich Union increases international benefits

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) May 2001Norwich Union Healthcare has introduced changes to its benefits package for its Global Care company and individual international...

Doctors’ concern over revalidation

Healthcare Market News (News) May 2001The Joint Consultants Committee (JCC) of the British Medical Association has called for the General Medical Council to have...

BCWA keeps check on premiums

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) May 2001BCWA Healthcare has announced its premium increases for 2001, claiming its rate of increase compares favourably to the...