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# VHI

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2022
Chief operations officer Anne O’Connor to leave HSE for VHI role
Anne O’Connor has been the chief operations officer since 2018.
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Apr 4th 2022, 5:35 PM
VHI to return money to customers as number of claims remains lower than expected due to pandemic
Customers will receive a return ranging from €75 to €300 per adult and from €25 to €100 per child.
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Mar 28th 2022, 3:32 PM
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VHI CEO to resume role after investigation into him receiving Covid-19 vaccine at Beacon Hospital
The VHI had said in March that its CEO had received treatment for cancer at the Beacon Hospital.
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May 21st 2021, 3:39 PM
VHI CEO steps aside pending investigation into him receiving Covid-19 vaccine at Beacon Hospital
A statement from VHI said that its CEO John O’Dwyer had received treatment for cancer at the Beacon Hospital.
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Mar 30th 2021, 7:41 PM
VHI and other insurers to partially refund customers after takeover of private hospitals during Covid-19 crisis
The size of the refund a customer receives is based on the plan that they have with the insurer.
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Apr 16th 2020, 8:59 PM
In Pictures: Tens of thousands turn out for annual Women's Mini Marathon
The race was won by Aoibhe Richardson from Portland A.C in the US at a time of 34.35.
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Jun 2nd 2019, 6:41 PM
Almost 80% of corporate workers are concerned over mental health, study finds
One in five corporate workers have missed work in the past year due to stress, anxiety or depression.
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Jun 20th 2018, 9:44 AM
VHI is bringing its prices down by an average of 5.5%
The reductions kick in on 1 March.
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Jan 18th 2018, 6:33 PM
VHI set to cut the price of health insurance on 26 of its plans
The changes are to take effect from 1 November.
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Oct 4th 2017, 8:22 AM
From September only VHI customers will be able to use VHI SwiftCare Clinics
The health insurance provider wants to ensure its customers have speedy access to the facilities.
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Jun 15th 2017, 12:46 PM
Parkrun secures 'groundbreaking' partnership to aid further growth of free event
A new five-year deal with Vhi Healthcare has been announced.
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Dec 16th 2016, 1:46 PM
VHI to raise health insurance prices by average of 3%
The changes come into effect on 1 November.
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Sep 15th 2016, 6:42 PM
Over 200 'bounce injuries' last summer with patients aged from two to 53
Adults are being warned not to try out their bouncing skills after consuming alcohol.
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May 28th 2015, 9:46 AM
102 people signed up for health insurance EVERY HOUR in April
With the 30 April looming, Irish people bit the bullet en masse and signed on the dotted line.
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May 14th 2015, 12:26 PM
Doctors warn insurance companies off their turf
The Irish Medical Organisation has called on the government to call a halt to insurance companies introducing such services.
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Feb 25th 2015, 11:59 PM
'The mini marathon can help you make a complete lifestyle change'
With 16 weeks to go, you can revolutionise your life.
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Feb 15th 2015, 2:30 PM
Today's top stories in 7 seconds
Don’t have time to mull over the news? Here’s everything you need to know.
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Jan 27th 2015, 12:59 PM
VHI customer? A small bit of good news for you
Might save you a few bob.
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Jan 27th 2015, 11:52 AM
Vhi announces after-tax surplus of €65 million, but can't rule out premium increases
The company also announced that it had finalised a reinsurance deal with Warren Buffett’s company, Berkshire Hathaway.
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Jun 17th 2014, 9:53 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Happy Wednesday… Here’s the nine things you need to know this morning.
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Jan 29th 2014, 8:43 AM
St Vincent's Hospital denies fraud claims by Senator John Crown
The chairman of St Vincent’s Healthcare Group has written to Senator John Crown and asked him to send on all information he has in relation to the matter.
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Dec 19th 2013, 10:57 PM
Health insurance bosses stress the need to attract young people to the market
Speaking before the Oireachtas committee today, one stressed that proposed legislation won’t cause an increase in premiums.
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Nov 28th 2013, 12:29 PM
Vhi recovers almost €7m that was overcharged in 2012
A total of €10.5 million was recovered through the actions of its Special Claims Investigation Unit and third party recovery process.
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Sep 17th 2013, 10:52 AM
Another 21,000 people stopped their private health insurance in Q1
45.3 per cent of the population is now covered by private insurance – down from a peak of 50.9 per cent.
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May 24th 2013, 8:29 PM
Senior consultant: "€1,000-a-night to stay on a trolley in a public hospital"
Professor Michael O’Keefe has claimed private insurance companies are being charged for patients in public wards.
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May 16th 2013, 4:16 PM
Trampolines and bouncy castles can be a danger to children, warn doctors
In one month alone, 45 patients turned up with injuries from bouncing – most of whom were under 10 years of ago.
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May 4th 2013, 7:45 AM
Changes to health insurance system won't mean 15pc hike - government
It had been reported that changes in how the State charges insurers for public beds could send premiums even higher.
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May 2nd 2013, 3:49 PM
Vhi international pays out over €6.6 million in 2012
The insurance company paid out €4.1 million in medical and hospital cases, and €330,000 in maternity claims.
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Mar 28th 2013, 6:30 AM
IMO to review circumstances of McNeice's €10m pension
The former chief executive of the Irish Medical Organisation departs with a €10 million pension which has been halved following negotiations.
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Mar 24th 2013, 3:28 PM
Numbers with private health insurance fall by 64,000 in 2012
Just under 2.1 million were covered by private policies at the end of 2012, a fall of nearly 3 per cent over the year.
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Mar 4th 2013, 12:56 PM
Government urged to use VHI shareholding to negotiate consultant fee reduction
An average of 6,000 people leave the private health insurance market every month and Fianna Fáil said there is little incentive for young people to take it on.
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Mar 2nd 2013, 6:15 PM
Laya healthcare to increase premiums in April amid 'healthcare crisis'
The managing director of the company, Dónal Clancy, said that Ireland’s healthcare market needed “radical reform”.
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Feb 23rd 2013, 1:48 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.
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Jan 30th 2013, 4:50 PM
Vhi confirms further price increases
Premium costs will rise from next month.
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Jan 30th 2013, 9:46 AM
Poll: Do you have health insurance?
VHI is reported to be announcing another price increase today as the number of those with private healthcare falls. Do you have health insurance?
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Jan 30th 2013, 8:54 AM
Vhi issues warning ahead of busiest day for treating accidents and injuries
Coughs, colds, trips and falls are the most common injuries and illnesses around Christmas. Watch yourselves.
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Dec 25th 2012, 8:30 AM
Health insurers call for levy to be scrapped for children's policies
Representatives from all four health insurers told an Oireachtas committee it could help to save a struggling industry.
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Oct 25th 2012, 9:21 PM
VHI prices set to rise next month
The company said the fact that people are living longer with chronic illnesses and the rising cost of public hospitals were the main factors contributing to the increase.
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Oct 22nd 2012, 10:36 AM
VHI welcomes EU proposal to abolish its state guarantee
The proposal from the EU Commission said VHI’s state protection gave it an unfair advantage over its competitors.
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Jul 25th 2012, 2:05 PM
Howlin insists: If Unions keep Croke Park commitments, we’ll keep ours
The public expenditure minister tells the Dáil that lower-paid public servants will not have their increments cut.
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Jun 28th 2012, 1:03 PM
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