Brexit could have major impact on NHS staffing shortages
The result of the Brexit referendum has had great effects on both the UK and the EU, with one of the most affected areas being the NHS. Despite often being… Read more »
Weekly health roundup July 4
The UK narrowly voted to leave the EU in the Brexit referendum, with one key policy being extra funds going to the NHS. While this claim has now been rejected by leave campaigners, the NHS looks to be taking yet…
Battling Hong Kong’s pollution
It’s no secret that Hong Kong has an air pollution problem, one which is rising in tandem with an increasing number of expats living and working in the city. Enjoying… Read more »
Health roundup June 27
Insurance news Insurers and employers in the USA are looking for ways to deal with healthcare costs that are increasing at a much higher rate than inflation. The expected rise… Read more »
Weekly health roundup 20th of June
Brexit Doubt over the future of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) exists as we reach ever and every closer to voting day. In the event that the UK does… Read more »
Brexit could create new health insurance market
Now that the Brexit referendum is taking place at the end of the month, health insurers will be keeping an eye open for potential new markets if Britain decides to… Read more »
Weekly health roundup 13th of June
International health news A new study showed that having enough hand sanitizing products in your office will reduce health insurance claims by 24%. Diseases that spread through lack of hand… Read more »
Weekly health roundup 9th June
International health news Zika virus is most commonly transmitted through mosquitoes, but U.N. Health officials have now announced that Zika could potentially be spread through oral sex. Studies find that… Read more »
Australian private health insurance reforms stuck in the mud
The Australian government has recently set up a $2 million committee to address “junk” policies and rising premiums in the Australian health insurance market. The promise has been long coming,… Read more »
Weekly health news roundup: 30th of May
International health news The World Bank made a big announcement this week: they are planning to launch an insurance fund of 500 million USD to fight pandemics in underdeveloped countries…. Read more »