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Approval of AMII’s electronic data initiative marks industry milestone

With Cigna Europe adopting the new electronic transfer of data principles proposed by the AMII, the industry looks set to shift to digitally driven data operations

Enhanced support programmes needed for growing mental health issues

New data from insurer Zurich reveals that policyholders are increasingly in need of mental health support services, with claims for mental health illness having doubled in 2020

William Russell on the alarming costs of overseas healthcare

New data from the global IPMI provider highlights the ‘eye-watering’ costs of healthcare abroad, with cancer-related treatment the most expensive for expatriates

Top hospitals ranked for 2021 by Newsweek

Back in June 2020, Mayo Clinic was ranked by Newsweek as the world’s best hospital, how does it fare a year on and following a global pandemic?

Allianz Partners on expatriate insights for 2021

Allianz Partner’s Michael Markwell discusses the changing needs of expats working abroad in 2021

Covid-19 and opportunistic health insurance fraud

As part of International Fraud Awareness Week, Allianz Care's Claire Byrne gives a brief overview of the impact that Covid-19 has had on health insurance fraud internationally

How lifestyle data can help us personalise the insurance industry

Swiss Re’s Global Chief Medical Officer Dr John Schoonbee looks at the growing utilisation of lifestyle apps, and how health insurers can use the data gathered though these to adapt…

Second medical opinion market is predicted to grow

A new report predicts that the second medical opinion market is to experience exponential growth between 2021 and 2028

Thai hospital receives GHA medical travel accreditation

Bumrungrad International Hospital has been awarded the ‘Accreditation with Excellence’ standard for a second consecutive term by Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA)

Bali makes plans to lure in medical travellers

Reports says that the government plans to build a new hospital, turning the island into a medical tourism destination

Cigna Hong Kong rolls out Covid vaccine-related benefits

Cigna Hong Kong has extended its Covid benefits to policyholders in the island state to include cover for vaccination side effects

Accreditation in the global healthcare marketplace

Tatum Anderson assesses the range of international hospital accreditations available on the global market today – looking at what each of these signifies in terms of international patient care –…

Investigating third-party billing practices in Mexico

Robyn Bainbridge investigates third-party billing practices in Mexico, to uncover whether unscrupulous operations are commonplace, and how international insurers can overcome such issues

Industry Voice: the changing role of the broker in the IPMI industry

International Citizens Insurance's Joe Cronin discusses the role of the IPMI broker in adapting to the changing cover needs of globally mobile individuals during the global pandemic

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Cost Containment born in the USA, now reaching the world: an introduction to Phia International

The International Hospitals & Healthcare Review speaks to Phia International to find out more about their mission to help international travel insurance payer community stop overpaying for US medical claims…

Second medical opinion services

A second medical opinion (SMO) has the potential to change the management of medical care drastically, especially for international patients. Clara Bullock explores why SMOs have become more popular while…

Hospital price transparency in the US and international patient care

There’s much talk of upcoming healthcare reformation in the US following the ruling on hospital pricing transparency; Tatum Anderson spoke to hospitals and cost containment companies to find out just…

Medical assistance and healthcare provision in Singapore

Singapore is widely regarded as a centre of medical excellence in Asia, presenting a superior destination for a wide variety of high-quality treatments, but how do its long-term prospects weigh…

Exploring international patients’ access to healthcare in Central America

Mike Robertson takes a look at the tapering isthmus of Central America, detailing how access to healthcare for expatriates and travellers varies across the region, and uncovering some of the…

Destination Spotlight: Spain's healthcare system

Tatum Anderson reports on the access to healthcare across Spain's various autonomous regions, identifying some of the main issues surrounding medical assistance in the country both tourists, hospitals and insurers…

Destination Spotlight: Qatar and Bahrain

Clara Bullock explores access to healthcare in the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) member states of Qatar and Bahrain

Destination Spotlight: Vietnam

Looking at how access to healthcare in Vietnam has developed in recent years

Destination spotlight: Costa Rica

A small Latin American country that has become the byword for ecotourism, rainforests and wildlife – one-quarter of Costa Rica is protected area and national park – is also a…

Destination spotlight: Thailand

Thailand is seeking to market itself as an attractive destination for international patients. Tatum Anderson investigates the potential for medical tourists and talks to the experts to find out more…