August 2008
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Hospital safety: is it out of reach?
Going into hospital sick and coming out sicker is not the result any of us expect in this age of medical marvels. But it’s happening all too often, and few countries are being spared the effects of hospital-borne accidents, mistakes, oversights, acts of negligence, or the growing scourge of drug-resistant infections. Milan Korcok reports
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Headline News
Dutch take coveted top spot
18 August
In a poll about healthcare in 10 developed countries, it has been revealed that Americans are the least satisfied with their healthcare system, while the Dutch are very happy with theirs. more »
Consumers seek more help from insurers
18 August
A recent article by consulting firm McKinsey states that most consumers stick to health insurance products that they know, preferring not to shop around for cover due to the fact that they find most of the available information too confusing and difficult to navigate. more »
Companies cut staff cover
18 August
Corporate companies in India are said to be cutting, and in some cases removing completely, health insurance cover for their employees after sharp rises in premiums, which have pushed up costs more »
Bupa wins Irish battle
11 August
Ireland's Supreme Court has overturned an earlier legal verdict that stated Bupa was wrong to challenge the country's controversial risk equalisation scheme. more »
Aetna establishes Shanghai office
11 August
Aetna has announced it has taken the first steps towards entering the health insurance market in China after the establishment of its first office in Shanghai - the first step in a two-year process required before foreign insurers can apply for a licence in the country. more »
Accreditation in India
11 August
Wockhardt Hospital in Bangalore has now received accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI), signifying the second accreditation for the group of hospitals. The facility only recently opened, with 400 beds and offering multispecialty care. more »