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Oct 04, 2013

Hong Kong Health Insurance Industry - Annual News Roundup

Posted by Eamonn S (G+)

We've rounded up the main pieces of news related to the health industry in Hong Kong over the last 12 months.

Sep 27, 2013

Aetna Refreshes the International Healthcare Plan

Posted by Eamonn S (G+)

The “International Healthcare Plan for individuals and families” from Aetna International will be seeing several benefit enhancements – effective 1 October 2013.

Sep 23, 2013

Bupa Brings Innovation to the IPMI Market with New Flex Plan

Posted by Eamonn S (G+)

Bupa is once again at the forefront of innovation in the IPMI market with its new product, "Bupa Flex", released earlier this month. Bupa Flex is a new plan that provides the same benefits of a long term international medical plan but for a flexible, short-term period of 3-11 months.

Sep 19, 2013

Finding the Best Health Insurance Without Breaking the Bank

Posted by Eamonn S (G+)

When it comes to buying a health insurance plan, it can be tricky to balance your financial situation with your health care needs. Here are a few tips that will let you find the right type of insurance while keeping costs low.

Sep 13, 2013

Which Insurers Will Cover Genetic Testing?

Posted by Holly Booth (G+)

Pacific Prime recently consulted several of its top international insurers – Bupa International, Now Health International, Cigna and InterGlobal – in aims of discovering to what extent they would each cover BRCA genetic testing.

Sep 13, 2013

IHI Bupa Extends Coverage for Endoscopy, Maternity, and Medicines & Appliances

Posted by Eamonn S (G+)

IHI Bupa has recently increased the benefit levels on endoscopic examinations, maternity, and medicines & appliances.

Sep 11, 2013

Health Care Insurance Industry in Southeast Asia Expected to Grow to US$24 Bln by 2020

Posted by Eamonn S (G+)

According to a recent study from Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, the health insurance industry in Southeast Asia is expected to grow to US$24 Billion by 2020 – four times the estimated $6 Billion value back in 2010.

Sep 09, 2013

Aetna Adds New Partners for Direct Settlement

Posted by Eamonn S (G+)

The medical insurance provider Aetna has become known for its massive direct settlement network outside the US with more than 100,000 doctors and facilities. The insurance provider recently made some additions to their direct settlement network with new partnerships in Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, Uganda, and the UAE.

Sep 05, 2013

Aetna Taking Great Strides in the IMPI World

Posted by Eamonn S (G+)

The health insurance provider Aetna has recently made several strong developments in the IMPI industry with a change in leadership, expansion of activities in the Middle East, and giving clients the ability to manage their medical insurance plans online.