PMI/Private Medical Insurance

Allianz has launched a medical escort service for its international private medical insurance (IPMI) plans.

Simplyhealth has produced guidance for employers about the tax implications of providing health benefits to staff.

Jelf has warned that the private health insurance and employee benefits sector will be "no place for the faint hearted" next year.

MediCare International has announced a new voluntary excess on its international private medical insurance (IPMI) offering up to 50% discount on premiums.

A new atlas of the NHS has been produced highlighting variations in coverage of 71 different treatment areas across the country.

Doctors have called on the Competition Commission (CC) to expand the private healthcare market study to include the operations of private medical insurance (PMI).

Britain will be facing a bill of more than £15bn a year to diagnose and treat cancer in ten years time, new research has suggested.

Health insurers have applauded the Office of Fair Trading's (OFT) decision to refer the operation of the private healthcare market to the Competition Commission (CC).

The Office of Fair Trading has referred the private healthcare market to the Competition Commission (CC) and revealed a move by the FSA, ABI and health insurers to better inform customers.

Bupa has upped the ante in its dispute with BMI hospitals by warning that it is likely to cut ties with 24 more of the group's hospitals after the pair failed to agree a contract for next year.