HUS outbreak linked to Germany
3 people have died and another 276 have been hospitalized in Germany following a May outbreak of Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (HUS). While cases have been reported in other countries, all… Read more »
Author Archives: Nick Lewandowski
What is the Cross-Border Healthcare Initiative?
The Cross-Border Healthcare Initiative was approved by the European Union in late February 2011. Its ultimate goal is to better integrate Europe’s national healthcare systems (and will ideally benefit European… Read more »
Caligor Rx to provide prescription services for CIGNA expats
Yesterday Caligor Rx announced an agreement with CIGNA to provide prescription medications to that company’s expat customers. “Our primary objective is to facilitate ease of access to the best available… Read more »
4 tips for the best expat healthcare
60% of travellers cite healthcare as a major concern when going abroad. Yet navigating the world of international health and insurance can bewilder at times. Listed below are four tips… Read more »
Expat health insurers trend toward full medical underwriting
Morgan Price is the latest expat health insurance provider to offer full medical underwriting procedures, noted Globalsurance in a recent post. Medical underwriting is the process by which insurers use… Read more »
Clements International rebrands as Clements Worldwide
Yesterday insurer Clements International officially became Clements Worldwide. Founded in 1947, the company specializes in providing insurance for both expatriates and organizations working abroad. It currently has offices in both… Read more »
Wealthy travellers risk less health insurance
Luxury travellers and wealthy expats often purchase less health insurance cover than they should, according to Dr. Tom Brett, Lead General Practitioner for online chemist Lloyd’spharmacy. Brett said that while… Read more »
Saudi Arabia cuts residence to match expat health cover
Saudi Arabia has limited residence visas for expat workers in the private sector to one year, according to Emirates 24/7. The shortened residence period is now in line with the… Read more »
UAE to fight alcoholism among expats
A landmark study by the UAE’s National Rehabilitation Center (NRC) recently concluded that 5.3% of all deaths in the UAE are caused by illicit drugs or alcohol. A 2010 survey… Read more »
AXA PPP adds value to International Health Plans
International health insurance provider AXA PPP International has added a new medical case management system for its International Health Plan customers. Policyholders may choose whether or not to use the… Read more »