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Health regulator reports drop in unpaid insurance for 2023

Although trends in last year’s figures also suggest noncompliance could rise when the 2024 numbers are tallied

Although trends in last year’s figures also suggest noncompliance could rise when the 2024 numbers are tallied

• Dec 03, 2024 4:45 PM

Letters to the Editor

Health insurance coverage lacking

Linda De Silva argues that in-home care benefits are needed

Linda De Silva argues that in-home care benefits are needed

• Sep 26, 2024 7:55 AM

Economy

Opposition MP: an economic war is coming

The Government is asked to look closely at market stances taken by domestic insurers

The Government is asked to look closely at market stances taken by domestic insurers

• Jul 05, 2024 7:59 AM

Health

MPs approve amendment to controversial health data Bill

The law could have seen health professionals jailed if they failed to hand over private patient data to officials

The law could have seen health professionals jailed if they failed to hand over private patient data to officials

• Jun 29, 2024 7:54 AM

Cartoon

Kevin Maybury, June 28, 2024

Kevin Maybury outlines the steepness of the journey that Bermuda’s seniors may be asked to travail for Universal Health Coverage

Kevin Maybury outlines the steepness of the journey that Bermuda’s seniors may be asked to travail for Universal Health Coverage

• Jun 28, 2024 7:29 AM

Politics

De Couto attacks ‘misleading’ health insurance rate claim

The Shadow Minister of Finance says that the OBA supports a freeze in rate increases

The Shadow Minister of Finance says that the OBA supports a freeze in rate increases

• Jun 19, 2024 7:55 AM

Local Business

Warning over Bermuda’s outdated health legislation

The Bermuda Health Council CEO has also called for advances in digitisation

The Bermuda Health Council CEO has also called for advances in digitisation

• Apr 19, 2024 8:00 AM

Health

World Health Day focuses on healthcare as a human right

Bermuda participates in the observance, which takes place tomorrow

Bermuda participates in the observance, which takes place tomorrow

• Apr 06, 2024 7:30 AM

Wellness

Surgery was a gift from God that I didn’t deserve, says alcoholic

It’s going to be a great Christmas for John Smith. First off, he’s alive

It’s going to be a great Christmas for John Smith. First off, he’s alive

• Dec 22, 2023 8:00 AM

Health

Survey to help develop policies to address major health issues

The Throne Speech says a Steps 2024 survey is to be conducted in an attempt to prevent chronic, non-communicable diseases

The Throne Speech says a Steps 2024 survey is to be conducted in an attempt to prevent chronic, non-communicable diseases

• Nov 06, 2023 7:53 AM

Health

Relief for Soares after SHB approval

Ruling to end five-year standoff means HIP and FutureCare patients can have access to up-to-date imaging equipment at no extra cost

Ruling to end five-year standoff means HIP and FutureCare patients can have access to up-to-date imaging equipment at no extra cost

• Aug 24, 2023 7:59 AM

Health

Former PLP MP: health system is failing Black Bermudians

Rolfe Commissiong speaks out after the release of a report by outgoing Chief Medical Officer

Rolfe Commissiong speaks out after the release of a report by outgoing Chief Medical Officer

• Aug 19, 2023 7:29 AM

Opinion Writer

A shrinking healthcare landscape

Bermuda Health Council chief executive Ricky Brathwaite surveys the aftermath of the Argus Group’s massive share purchase

Bermuda Health Council chief executive Ricky Brathwaite surveys the aftermath of the Argus Group’s massive share purchase

• Jun 08, 2023 8:00 AM

Politics

Concerns raised over Argus purchase of BF&M stake

As healthcare costs increase in Bermuda, politicians ask questions about possible market dominance

As healthcare costs increase in Bermuda, politicians ask questions about possible market dominance

• Jun 08, 2023 7:58 AM

Letters to the Editor

Keep up the good fight, J.J.

Libby Madeiros questions why Hamilton Medical Centre has been denied the chance to provide standard health benefits

Libby Madeiros questions why Hamilton Medical Centre has been denied the chance to provide standard health benefits

• May 20, 2023 7:58 AM

Health

Doctor calls on minister to include clinic in SHB

J J Soares, the medical director of the Hamilton Medical Centre, said an online petition launched last year in favour of SHB approval has received 7,334 signatures

J J Soares, the medical director of the Hamilton Medical Centre, said an online petition launched last year in favour of SHB approval has received 7,334 signatures

• May 09, 2023 7:40 AM

Health

Inactive and terminated health insurance policies jump in 2022

Effects of the Covid-19 pandemic were a possible factor in the number of noncompliant employers last year.

Effects of the Covid-19 pandemic were a possible factor in the number of noncompliant employers last year.

• Apr 24, 2023 11:48 AM

Reinsurance

Watkins to lead Vantage excess casualty business

Vantage Group Holdings Ltd has appointed Denise Watkins as head of excess casualty and Bermuda healthcare

Vantage Group Holdings Ltd has appointed Denise Watkins as head of excess casualty and Bermuda healthcare

• Apr 05, 2023 7:44 AM

Health

Small businesses struggling to pay health insurance, says report

The number of employers in breach of health insurance rules have fallen year-on-year after a surge in 2020 caused by Covid-19, according to a recent report by t...

The number of employers in breach of health insurance rules ...

• Jul 09, 2022 7:59 AM