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BHEC CEO On Argus Buying Part Of BF&M
Following the news that an Argus subsidiary has entered into an agreement to purchase 36.9% of BF&M, Bermuda Health Council CEO Dr Ricky Brathwaite said that “while the transaction centers on company shares, we are monitoring the potential implications for the health insurance market and service provider consolidation.” Dr Brathwaite,... Read more of this article
Health Council: Experts In Various Fields
In support of their growing regulatory responsibilities, the Health Council has “created an inspectorate of individuals with various areas of expertise” to “make sure that we have the right people in place.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Health Council registers and licenses various health businesses and conducts inspections... Read more of this article
Home Care Agencies Reminded To Re-Register
The Bermuda Health Council is reminding “all registered Home Care agencies that their registration status is set to expire on March 31st, 2023.” A spokesperson said, “All Home Care agencies are required to re-register their business with the Bermuda Health Council if they wish to be reimbursed for claims under Future Care or the Health... Read more of this article
Health Council On Re-Registration Period
The Bermuda Health Council noted that they are “responsible for coordinating the registration of select regulated health professionals, monitoring the efficiency and effectiveness of the registration processes and making recommendations for enhancements.” A spokesperson said, “Within that responsibility, and upon completion of the... Read more of this article
BHEC: “Expand Access To Critical Medicines”
The Bermuda Health Council [Health Council] said they are “working with stakeholders to expand access to critical medicines” and “obtaining essential data from pharmacies and wholesalers on medication use and pricing will improve access to medications to all community members regardless of their economic situation.” Bermuda... Read more of this article
Joint Strategic Needs Assessment Launched
The Chief Medical Officer, in partnership with the Bermuda Health Council, recently hosted an event that brought together professionals from health and social care with representatives from the government, the non-profit sector and patient representatives to launch the process of developing Bermuda’s Joint Strategic Needs Assessment. Minister... Read more of this article
BHEC: Transition To Online Payment System
The Bermuda Health Council is informing the general public that the Health Council is transitioning to a new online health professional registration payment portal as of 1st October 2022. A spokesperson said, “The online payment portal allows regulated health professionals to submit payment for their registration application in minutes and no... Read more of this article
Health Council: Public Health Survey Reminder
The Bermuda Health Council is reminding the public to sign up by September 5 to take part in the public health survey. A spokesperson said, “Thank you for your participation in aiding to enhance the Bermuda healthcare system. We are getting closer to reaching our goal, but are seeking 255 more participants to sign up by 5th September. “The mission... Read more of this article
BHEC: Surveys To Examine Health Conditions
The Bermuda Health Council in collaboration with the University of West Indies, will conduct two local studies “that will help policy makers and clinicians understand how residents feel about their health and the value they see in healthcare.” A spokesperson said, “The survey developed by the EuroQOL group, will help in uncovering what... Read more of this article
2022 Health Facility Registration Commences
The Bermuda Health Council has commenced the 2022 Health Facility Registration process for all health-related businesses, and noted that for additional information, people can access the memorandum or contact them via 292-6420 or healthcouncil@bhec.bm. The memorandum said, “The Bermuda Health Council will be opening the 2022 Health Facility Registration... Read more of this article
Photos: HMC Patients Hold Protest In Hamilton
[Updating] A protest is being held this morning [May 31] in Hamilton against what the group called “Bermuda Health Council’s discriminatory policy against HIP and FutureCare patients using Dr. Soares and HMC Burnaby Medical Center.” In an online post, the Imaging Access for HIP and FutureCare patients at HMC Burnaby Urgent Care said,... Read more of this article
BHEC Update To Fit-To-Fly Test Protocol
The Bermuda Health Council released an advisory on the updated protocols for supervised antigen testing and Fit-to-Fly certificates. A spokesperson said, “In accordance with existing guidelines, the Health Council informs the public and health service providers of updated protocols for supervised antigen testing and Fit-to-Fly certificates. “Earlier... Read more of this article
