BAAPS launches insurance scheme

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has launched an insurance scheme for all patients of surgeons who are part of the Association. The...

SWIIS International profits fall

SWIIS International Limited (and subsidiary undertakings), the provider of foster, social and healthcare services, for the year ended 30 September 2012 saw revenue fall...

Employee health costs rise across EMEA

The cost of providing health-related benefits for companies in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) rose by an average of 3.6% in 2012, according...

Fast access pain clinic launched

Highgate Private Hospital, part of Apsen Healthcare group, has launched a new fast-access pain clinic offering a walk-in service.A team of pain specialists, physiotherapists...

Premiums fall for Paycare

Mutual health cash plan provider, Paycare, recorded a fall in premiums from £6.5m in 2011 to £6.4m for the year ending 31 December 2012.Its...

Nuffield removes aftercare limits

Patients having surgery at Nuffield Health hospitals will not have time limits placed on any follow-up care they may require, the Charity has announced.The...

Monitor consults on commissioning

Monitor is seeking views on proposed guidance to help commissioners comply with new procurement, patient choice and competition regulations. Under the Health and Social Care...

Aviva Health sees profit fall

Aviva Health UK, the healthcare insurance provider, for the year ended 31 December 2012 saw a slight fall in revenue to £97.1m from £99.6m...

New trust option from AXA

AXA PPP healthcare has introduced a new healthcare trust arrangement for employers. Under the Master Trust it is AXA PPP - rather than the...

Assura rejects MedicX share offer

Assura Group, the primary health care property provider, has rejected an unsolicited approach from MedicX Fund proposing a possible all share offer for the...