International Hospitals & Healthcare Review | February 2020

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…

Canada's single-payer healthcare system - a system in turbulence, but beloved nonetheless

Milan Korcok investigates the real cost of ‘free healthcare’ in Canada, the impact on employment within the healthcare sector, and the effect this has on access to care

The growth of virtual health solutions

As people become busier and increasingly time poor, they find themselves more reliant on technology to help their lives run smoothly, and health is no exception. With input from Phil…

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Businesses need to do more to alleviate work-related stress

A new study on workplace stress conducted by Dolan Contractor Group highlights a need for employers to adapt their working conditions to enhance employee wellbeing

Dubai’s booming health insurance industry calls for more insurance personnel

As policyholder numbers multiply thanks to the newly imposed mandatory medical insurance law, Dubai’s healthcare organisations are looking to recruit an ‘army of insurance personnel’

The rise of the Home Health Hub

According to a new report, the global Home Health Hub market is forecast to reach US$1.1 billion by 2025, with China as the largest player

Allianz Partners UK signs the Time to Change Employer Pledge

In a move that enhances the company’s commitment to addressing employee mental health, insurance firm Allianz Partners UK has signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge

Destination Spotlight: Spain's healthcare system

Canada's single-payer healthcare system - a system in turbulence, but beloved nonetheless

Milan Korcok investigates the real cost of ‘free healthcare’ in Canada, the impact on employment within the healthcare sector, and the effect this has on access to care

The growth of virtual health solutions

As people become busier and increasingly time poor, they find themselves more reliant on technology to help their lives run smoothly, and health is no exception. With input from Phil…

Destination Spotlight: A review of Portugal and Madeira's healthcare system

Mandy Langfield asks what resources are available for international visitors seeking healthcare

Protecting hospitals - and patients - from cyberattacks

Security experts warn that more major cyber attacks like the WannaCry ransomware attack of May 2017 are inevitable. How will hospitals be affected and what steps must they take to…

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…

Company profile: Global Clinic Rating

Co-Founder and Clinical Ambassador Daniel Shaw discusses how GCR strives to ensure clinics deliver the best patient experience possible