Prime Health sales restructure a success
Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) June 1999Prime Health, part of the Standard Life Group, has announced that the restructuring of its intermediary sales area...
Government publishes proposals for regulation
Healthcare Market News (News) June 1999The government has published its consultation document setting out the proposed new regulatory framework for independent hospitals and clinics....
ABI launches consumer guides
Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) June 1999The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has launched a programme of initiatives designed to make purchasing PMI easier...
WPA accuses hospitals of exploitation
Healthcare Market News (News) June 1999Western Provident Association (WPA) has accused independent hospital providers of 'exploiting' patients who have private medical insurance by charging...
PPP launches NHS plan
Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) June 1999PPP Healthcare has launched a new private medical insurance policy which offers access to private healthcare treatment -...
New surgery centre under development
Healthcare Market News (News) June 1999A new centre specialising in radiosurgery is due to open later this year, located on the corner of Harley...
Funding announced for dental pilots
Healthcare Market News (Dentistry) June 1999The government has announced details of the second wave of pilot schemes intended to improve access to NHS dentistry....
Cygnet to open new hospital
Healthcare Market News (News) June 1999Cygnet Healthcare has announced the purchase of a new 90-bed nursing home in Beckton, East London. After minor remodelling...
NHS Beacon award winners announced
Healthcare Market News (News) June 1999Health Minister John Denham has announced the first NHS Beacon services. More than 250 NHS Beacons were announced, representing...
BUPA launches health screen for elderly
Healthcare Market News (News) June 1999BUPA has launched a Later Life Health Screen which is designed for people aged 60 and over. The new...