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BHEC: SPR To Decrease From $338 To $334
Effective 1st June 2017, Standard Premium Rate [SPR] will decrease from $338.07 to $334.00,BHEC said today, explaining that the “decrease was achieved through changes made to SHB, such as encouraging palliative care in the home setting, introducing oral chemotherapy drugs, decreasing the price of dialysis and reducing BHB fees for diagnostic imaging.” BHeC... Read more of this article
Health Council Release 2017/18 Corporate Plan
The Bermuda Health Council [BHeC] released their Corporate Plan 2017/18, saying it is a “strategic road map for the Health Council, helping us to envision Bermuda as the healthiest island in the world.” Tawanna Wedderburn, CEO, said: “The Corporate Plan helps the Health Council continue to work toward building a sustainable and equitable... Read more of this article
Health Council: $84.5M Spent On Overseas Care
Bermuda spent $84.5 million on overseas care between 1st April 2015 and 31st March 2016, with $6M going toward transportation and accommodation, according to a new report from the Bermuda Health Council. “Recognising the importance of specialised overseas care to health outcomes, the Bermuda Health Council developed a report, Overseas Care: A... Read more of this article
Health Council Releases Health Accounts Report
The Health Council has released its National Health Accounts Report, which details Bermuda health system finance and expenditure for fiscal year 2014-2015. A spokesperson said, “According to the World Health Organization [WHO], countries ‘cannot manage what they cannot measure.’ “The 2016 National Health Accounts Report allows... Read more of this article
Health Statutory Boards Self Assessment Report
The Health Council has released its annual report on the performance of statutory boards that register health professionals to practice in Bermuda. The report is based on information provided by each board that oversees the various health professions. BHeC said, “The report notes improvements in how health professionals are registered, the level... Read more of this article
Health Council Launches Patient Safety Video
Saying that they hope it helps to promote “Bermuda’s health system as a safe and trusted system delivering quality care, the Bermuda Health Council launched a video “explaining the importance of patient safety laws for Bermuda.” . Tawanna Wedderburn, CEO, states: “Bermuda has a phenomenal opportunity to enhance the quality of... Read more of this article
‘Increase In Employers Not Providing Insurance’
The Bermuda Health Council said they have noticed “an increase in employers who are not providing their employees with health insurance coverage” saying there are currently “46 non-compliant employers, affecting 261 employees and non-working spouses”. Ian Cameron, Compliance Officer, states: “The increase in non-compliant... Read more of this article
Health Council Gives Back To The Community
As part of an annual give back initiative, Bermuda Health Council employees volunteered their time cleaning Trunk Island with the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] and preparing meals for those in need with Meals on Wheels [MOW]. The Health Council team is usually found working on Bermuda’s health system, however this month, the Council joined the... Read more of this article
Health Minister Tables Patient Safety Legislation
The Bermuda Health Council announced the tabling of Patient Safety Legislation by the Minister of Health and Seniors, saying it “seeks to strengthen quality and patient safety by bringing into effect Section 13 of the Bermuda Health Council Act 2004, governing the regulation of healthcare businesses.” The Council said, “The Patient... Read more of this article
Column: Competent Healthcare At Fair Cost
[Opinion column by Bermuda Health Council CEO Tawanna Wedderburn] As a passenger on a plane, you know the pilot is trained, the engines checked, and the flight path clear. As a customer in a restaurant you know the establishment has its liquor license, the food is prepared in a clean environment, and the chef is trained. As a member of the public, you... Read more of this article
Health Council S.A.F.E. Patient Care Campaign
The Bermuda Health Council announced its new S.A.F.E. Care campaign to educate the public about proposed legislation that they said “protects patients from avoidable harms.” “The Patient Safety Laws, which aim to ensure health services are provided in suitable facilities, by trained health professionals, who use safe medical equipment... Read more of this article
Bermuda Health Council To Host Town Hall
The Bermuda Health Council will be hosting a town hall meeting on Monday [Aug 22] from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at the Wesley Methodist Church Hall, 41 Church Street. A spokesperson said, “The Health Council would like to invite the public to come and share their comments, questions and concerns about Bermuda’s Health system. Furthermore, the Health... Read more of this article
