National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results In Charges Against 601 Individuals Responsible For Over $2 Billion In Fraud Losses

Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex M. Azar III announce the largest ever health care fraud enforcement action involving 601 charged defendants across 58 federal districts, including 165 doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals, for their alleged participation in health care fraud schemes involving more than $2 billion in false billings. Of those charged, 162 defendants, including 76 doctors, were charged...

02-07-2018 iPMI Magazine Cost Containment News

Global Medical Costs Increased On Average 9.5% In 2017, Almost 3 Times The Estimated Inflation Rate

Adopting integrated health and wellbeing strategies underpinned by stronger digital and data capabilities will be a critical factor in managing the rising costs of workforce health benefit programs. The advice comes as new research by Mercer Marsh Benefits, Marsh & McLennan Companies’ international employee benefits business, shows that medical costs of private plans are increasing at almost three times inflation in most major economies. Mercer Marsh Benefits’ 2018 Medical Trends Around the World surveyed...

02-07-2018 iPMI Magazine Cost Containment News

Assistance Company Tackling Unnecessary Helicopter Rescues In Nepal

As it does every spring, a temporary city of tents was erected at the foot of the world’s tallest peak, Mount Everest. Climbers and tourists from around the world - some paying upwards of $50,000 - made this once in a lifetime trip to Basecamp. A pilgrimage. For some, it’s a staging area to the highest point on the planet. For others, a bucket list destination. Supporting these pilgrims are expedition...

27-06-2018 Articles Case Studies

Integra Global Announces New Partnerships For Worldwide Health Plans

Integra Global, a leading provider of international health plans, announces new partnership with insurer MGEN. Philip Catterton, Managing Director at Integra Global Group, commented, "We have a fantastic and growing client base around the world and are proud to be able to offer our members an even stronger health plan as a result of these new partnerships.   "We've put together an unbeatable package of financial strength, prompt and efficient claims servicing and access...

15-06-2018 iPMI Product News

iPMI Magazine Speaks With Mr John Casey CEO Pacific Cross International

Mr. Casey has a long history in the ASEAN region and is currently in the Philippines. He is currently both President & CEO of Pacific Cross (Philippines) and Chief Executive Officer and Director of the holding company of his group’s health insurance and related businesses in Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam. Prior to his current appointment, he was President of a US life insurance company in the Philippines. Aside from directly building a significant health insurance company in the Philippines, he is focused on a long term business plan for the group to establish a common branded ASEAN specialist health insurance business across the region in...

iPMI Magazine Speaks With Andrew Apps Head Of Global Healthcare Bellwood Prestbury About International Private Medical Insurance for High Net Worth Individuals

Please introduce yourself and background in the International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) market: Having enjoyed 32 years working in the PMI industry, the past 26 years exclusively in the international sector, I have gained firsthand experience of how both insurers and intermediaries operate, enabling an understanding of the way each side behaves and the changing demands of one of the insurance industry’s fasting growing sectors. As a seasoned traveller and former expatriate, I have worked extensively across South East Asia, the Former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East, developing business operations with local and multi-national companies. This valuable experience has enabled a unique understanding not...