Half of adults happy to receive remote diagnosis
A report by insurance company Aviva has revealed growing acceptance among the public of emerging online doctor services, with almost half of UK adults indicating that they would be happy to receive a remote diagnosis through digital health technology.
Punter Southall launches post-hospital discharge service
Punter Southall Health & Protection has launched a post hospital discharge product designed to bridge the gap between hospital discharge and full recovery.
Simplyhealth launches Everyday Health Plan for flexible benefits market
Simplyhealth has announced plans to launch a flexible benefits plan for employers on 1 April.
AXA PPP launches low-cost cover for larger businesses
AXA PPP healthcare has launched a lower cost PMI policy designed to help medium and large size businesses provide health cover for their whole workforce.
Cigna extends self-referral to more services
Health insurer Cigna has teamed up with specialist screening provider BreastHealth UK to launch a one-stop breast diagnostics service.
Flexible benefits could replace comprehensive PMI
New research from Jelf Employee Benefits suggests employers are looking to replace comprehensive health benefits with flexible options more akin to mixed employer/employee-funded defined contribution-style pensions.
New insurer buying venture set to disrupt PMI market
PMI providers Aviva Health and VitalityHealth have formed a joint venture company to procure hospital services in a bid to bring down prices for their customers.
Public prepared to pay for some health services
There is growing acceptance amongst the British public that the NHS cannot cover all of the populations healthcare needs, recent findings from Simplyhealths Everyday Health Tracker suggests.
AXA PPP rolls out virtual GP service
AXA PPP Healthcare has become the latest insurer to embrace virtual GP services after entering into a deal with Doctor Care Anywhere one of a growing number of video and phone based doctor services setting up in the UK.
Bupa signs £200m deal with Benenden
Bupa has taken over the administration of Benendens personal health care product in a deal worth over £200m over the next five years.