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Macmillan Cancer Support has been "shocked" by the absence of incentives to improve cancer survival rates in the reformed NHS framework.

Macmillan Cancer Support has welcomed the "greater clarity" around cancer networks in the NHS Commissioning Board Special Authority report on the future of strategic clinical networks.

Inclusion of overseas treatment options to innovate private medical insurance products may not catch on, Jelf Employee Benefits has said.

Wayne Pontin is a man on a mission - to broaden the appeal of the AMII to larger brokers while keeping hold of the smaller ones. Nicola Culley talks to the group's new head about his plans.

The draft Care and Support Bill has been opened up on the Department of Health website today for public comment.

PruHealth has been increasing its integration with PruProtect to broaden focus beyond specialist healthcare advisers.

Patient groups and consumers have been invited to report experience of the government and ABI Concordat on Genetics and Insurance agreement.

A study by mutual Benenden Healthcare Society found only 41% of those questioned believe the NHS will be there for them in 10 years' time.

A "fair playing field" for NHS providers will be vital for best care, the NHS Partners Network has said responding to the first stage of Monitor's review.

Despite elimination of most references to ‘competition' in last spring's Health & Social Care Bill, independent care providers are increasing their share of state-funded provision.