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OPINION - Whistleblowers are not bounty hunters —so let’s get the law fixed to protect them

Back in May 1999, I and six other care workers blew the whistle on Isard House, a Bupa-run care home in Bromley, after witnessing shocking abuse of vulnerable older residents. We had seen people left in urine, physically assaulted and robbed by staff.

Evening Standard

At 61, this major insurance CEO works out 6 days a week with his 23-year-old son—he picks his brain for a Gen Z perspective while lifting weights

As CEO of a $23 billion-a-year Fortune 500 company, Bupa’s boss Iñaki Ereño must be on his A-game. For the 61-year-old that means working out nearly daily with his Gen Z son.

Fortune

Bupa fined $35m for duping patients, hospitals

Australia's second biggest health insurer has been ordered to pay $35 million for misleading customers about benefits they were entitled to.

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How Bupa’s CEO Iñaki Ereño woke a sleeping giant—and set a 100,000 strong workforce running toward digital health

How Bupa’s CEO balances triathlons, technology and the transformation of global health.

Fortune

Morning Mail: Israel launches airstrikes in Gaza; Bupa bonuses questioned; crown jewels snatched in Louvre heist

Gaza ceasefire edges towards collapse; Bupa paid out $14m in bonuses before scandal; jewel thieves pull off spectacular heist in Paris

The Guardian - AU

Top Bupa staff awarded $14m in bonuses despite insurer admitting to misleading thousands of Australians

Exclusive: Mandatory company disclosures show one bonus amounted to $2.5m, more than double their annual salary

The Guardian - AU

Health insurers are offering DNA testing to see how some medicines might work. What to know before you opt in

Two major Australian health insurers, Bupa and Medibank, have started offering genetic testing meant to tell you your likely reaction to certain medications.

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A yoga teacher recommends this 10-minute 'deep sleep' yoga routine for a restful night's sleep, and it's a game-changer

A yoga teacher for Bupa shares a 10-minute beginner-friendly yoga routine for deep, restful sleep.

Tom’s Guide

More people are avoiding retirement in a bid to live longer and avoid loneliness

The state pension age is currently 66, but is set to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028, and then to 68 between 2044 and 2046

The Independent UK

These are the signs of depression in older people

Depression in adults is as common as it is in young people, but it can be harder to spot

The Independent UK

Why Nearly 40% of Gen Z Workers in the UK Say Working From Home Makes Them Lonely

Bupa's Wellbeing Index reveals how remote work is impacting Gen Z in the UK, with many seeking office roles to fight loneliness and boost wellbeing.

International Business Times UK

Four in 10 Gen Z employees want to work in the office because they feel lonely at home

Many Gen Z employees began their careers during the Covid pandemic

The Independent UK

Private health insurers want to fund more out-of-hospital care. But the Productivity Commission has other ideas

Australia needs to do better at preventing health conditions from arising and worsening, according to an interim report on delivering quality care more efficiently released overnight by the Productivity Commission.

The Conversation

Will my private health insurance cover my surgery? What if my claim is rejected?

The Australian Competition Consumer Commission (ACCC) has fined Bupa A$35 million for unlawfully rejecting thousands of health insurance claims over more than five years.

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How Bupa Health Insurance 'Duped' Thousands Over Medical Claims – Were You Affected?

CEO Stone said that the company had prioritised communication and compensation for those affected, and has introduced measures to prevent similar mistakes in future.

AAP

Health insurer fined for rejecting partial procedures

A private health giant admits to knocking back thousands of claims it should have covered, lumping customers with huge hospital fees.

Evening Standard

Pioneering Camden clean air charter backed by seven major employers

Signatories pledge to making 12 tangible steps towards reducing air pollution emissions

Evening Standard

London Fire Brigade issues urgent warning to carers over flammable skin creams after surge in care home blazes

Emollient products for treating skin conditions can build up in fabrics and cause them to catch fire, resulting in tragic outcomes

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AAP

More than 4000 complaints about private health insurers

Waiting on the phone for hours to claim money back or query policy coverage from health insurance giants is an all too common experience for thousands.

Evening Standard

I tried the new AI scan for skin cancer with results in 30 seconds — and it's better than a dermatologist

The Skin Analytics AI tool has already seen more patients than a dermatologist would in their entire career. Maddy Mussen tests out the process set to revolutionise skin cancer diagnosis

The Guardian - UK

‘No dissonance’: boss of private hospital group Spire on its work with the NHS

Justin Ash runs the UK’s biggest private health provider, which makes millions offering treatments ranging from hip ops to therapy

The Times of India

Luke Sayers steps down as Carlton president amid controversy over X account hack

Luke Sayers has resigned as Carlton president despite an Australian Football League (AFL) investigation finding his X account was hacked and he was not responsible for posting a lewd image. The incident, which occurred on January 8, triggered public scrutiny and led to Sayers’ decision to step down, citing the…

AAP

Higher hospital fees to drive up premiums: insurers

Nearly four million health insurance premiums could increase after large health funds opted to pay higher hospital fees under threat of higher taxes.

The Guardian - AU

Six million Australians to lose cover at scores of private hospitals amid health insurance funding row

Healthscope to rip up contracts with Bupa and Australian Health Services Alliance in fight over extra fee

AAP

'Fix this': torn-up contracts not in patients' interest

A major private hospital operator and multiple insurers have been urged to negotiate as contracts are torn up, likely to result in patients paying more.

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