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Experts report growing evidence of benefits of massage in medical care for symptoms from diabetes to pain management
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.
Statement from Dr. Robin Roberts, Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority Board
Statement from Dr. Robin Roberts, Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority Board
Earlier this week, it was reported that the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce has suggested the cost of the proposal the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has put forward could be up to $200M or even $300M...
Health levy hits wages Jan 2020
Health levy hits wages Jan 2020
THE proposed amendment to the National Health Insurance programme is expected to be enacted between April and July 2019, with employers making employee mandated contributions by January 2020, according to NHI Authority chairman Dr Robin Roberts...
Will firms abandon private health
Will firms abandon private health
SOME Bahamians with comprehensive employer-sponsored group health insurance plans fear businesses will drop these and provide only the minimum benefits required by the Minnis administration's proposed National Health Insurance scheme...
Sands: NHI to be made clear
Sands: NHI to be made clear
As the public seeks answers as to the way forward with National Health Insurance (NHI), Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands said yesterday he intends to make the government's plans abundantly clear today during his contribution to the budget debate...
NHI act comes into force to allow hiring
NHI act comes into force to allow hiring
THE National Health Insurance Act (NHIA) came into force yesterday, providing Prime Minister Perry Christie with the power to establish the NHI Authority, the NHI Secretariat announced...
Officials Outline Payment Options for Certificate NHIB Providers
National Health Insurance Bahamas officials Wednesday outlined payment options that will be available for registered and certified providers of the programme...
Correction - Medical Association position on NHI
Correction - Medical Association position on NHI
THE Medical Association of the Bahamas has asked The Tribune to clarify its position on National Health Insurance as the heading over an article in Monday's Tribune -"Endorsement for NHI is slammed as 'deceptive'" - could have given the wrong impression.
Eight groups sign up to Providers Association
Eight groups sign up to Providers Association
EIGHT organisations have signed on to a proposed Independent Provider Association, Dr. Conville Brown said in a statement yesterday in response to criticism from the Medical Association of the Bahamas.
Endorsement for the Independent Provider Association slammed as 'deceptive'
MEDICAL Association of the Bahamas President Dr. Sy Coolidge Pierre has denied that the Trade Union Congress and the Bahamas Independent Provider Association has entered into a partnership to advance National Health Insurance discussions, calling the purported agreement "distasteful and deceptive."