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October 26, 2018
Improved provider compensation under revamped National Health Insurance

Under the revamped National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, providers would be compensated through a "value-based payment" contract with a "quality component" in addition to a reformed base funding amount. The proposal is contained in the National Health Insurance Authority's (NHIA) policy paper released on Tuesday. [...]
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September 21, 2016
Experts report growing evidence of benefits of massage in medical care for symptoms from diabetes to pain management

Once a luxury reserved for the wealthy with dollars and time to spare, massage therapy is now serious science and an increasingly critical business in the medical profession, according to experts.

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September 19, 2016
Experts report growing evidence of benefits of massage in medical care

Once a luxury reserved for the wealthy with dollars and time to spare, massage therapy is now serious science and an increasingly critical business in the medical profession, say experts.

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August 16, 2016
BIA president questions section 21 of NHI Bill

Chairman of the Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA) Emmanuel Komolafe said section 21 of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill 2016 raises questions as to whether or not persons will be able to access benefits under the proposed NHI scheme until they have
exhausted the equivalent benefits under their private health insurance coverage.
"It is unclear what the rationale for this section is and wh...

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June 15, 2016
Darville: We are better, stronger, GB is headed in the right direction

Minister for Grand Bahama, Dr. Michael Darville admitted that while there is still more work to complete in the nation?s second city, the island is better, stronger and moving forward in the right direction.

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June 03, 2015
Miller says insurance providers 'don't give a damn' if everyone dies

HEALTH insurance providers "don't give a damn" if everyone in the country dies, Tall Pines MP Leslie Miller claimed yesterday, adding that the government must move full speed ahead with its National Health Insurance scheme without giving much consideration to the concerns of the insurance industry.

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May 08, 2014
Chamber 'sees need' for NHI, seeks solution 'favorable to all'

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation "sees a need" for a program like National Health Insurance (NHI), but suggested that critical to finding a solution to spiralling healthcare costs will be close engagement between the public and private sectors to achieve a way forward that is "favorable to all concerned".
Commenting after Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis co...

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July 29, 2008
Bahamas' ColinaImperial Insurance Selects Plexis Healthcare Systems' Solution

ColinaImperial Insurance Company, the leading life and health insurance provider in The Bahamas, selected Plexis Healthcare Systems to provide its claims processing and benefits administration software solution. Plexis Claims Manager will automate claims processing and streamline benefits administration for ColinaImperial's health claims in The Bahamas and U.S.; Plexis Direct will provide for real...

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October 20, 2011
Colina and Bahamas AIDS Foundation Collaborate for the 18th Annual Red Ribbon Ball

Before the world turns its attention on December 1 to HIV/AIDS and those living with and affected by the disease, The Bahamas? leading life and health insurance provider is already making preparations for the country's most compelling gala.

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October 19, 2011
Colina and Bahamas AIDS Foundation Collaborate for the 18th Annual Red Ribbon Ball

Before the world turns its attention on December 1 to HIV/AIDS and those living with and affected by the disease, The Bahamas' leading life and health insurance provider is already making preparations for the country's most compelling gala.

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