Private medical insurance boosted by MRSA fears

Tue, 29 Apr 2008

Recent reports that private health insurance is booming could be down to fears over dirty NHS hospitals and superbugs, new studies suggest.

The Association of British Insurers recently found that over six million people in the UK now have a private medical insurance policy, with a further 1.1 million covered by healthcare trust arrangements. Private health is an increasingly strong industry, it appears.

To add to this statistic, leading UK medical insurance company BUPA have reported booming sales despite the economic problems. BUPA conducted a survey showing that many consumers choose private medical insurance to access clean hospitals, with quick access to quality treatment.

The managing director of BUPA UK Health Insurance, Fergus Kee, reportedly commented: "For 65 percent of Britons, access to clean hospitals is the most important reason for taking out PMI . MRSA and general hospital hygiene are clearly top concerns for people. People also tell us that they value the fact that PMI gives them access to drugs and treatments not widely available on the NHS."
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