A Gallup survey of more than 4,000 GCC nationals found 87 percent of Emiratis are satisfied with the quality and accessibility of healthcare in the UAE. The country came second behind Qatar…. Read more »
Spain has announced further health spending cuts, this time affecting immigrants. The cuts, expected to save €1.5 billion a year, will leave large numbers of illegal immigrants without access to… Read more »
A new world cancer factsheet has been published by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Over half of cancer deaths occur in less developed regions of the world. That… Read more »
According to an international dental organisation, the world is experiencing a growing crisis in access to dental healthcare. The organisation warns if this situation is left unchecked we could see… Read more »
According to research from Pitney Bowes, consumers say information from health insurers is often hard to understand. Communication from insurers needs to be more transparent as communication is a top… Read more »
A new healthcare plan offering co-insurance flexibility to help manage premiums has been launched by Cigna. The Cigna Global Health Options Advance is an individual plan which provides cost-sharing and options… Read more »
With China fast becoming the top destination for expatriate assignments, Shanghai has seen a boom in the number of expat residents. According to a census in 2010 the number of… Read more »
The first annual International Insurance Review, conducted by Globalsurance has been released. The study looked at rates of premium inflation within the International Private Medical Insurance (iPMI) industry. Using nearly… Read more »
Mexico has made drastic healthcare reforms and has achieved universal health coverage in less than a decade, according to a study in the Lancet (abstract). A national health insurance programme,… Read more »
British expats could again see the familiar sight of an NHS hospital nearby if officials get their way. Cashing in on the success of the London 2012 Olympic Games and… Read more »