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Written question asked by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 April 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 May 2024. It was answered by Lord Markham (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 April 2024 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Health Insurance: Private Sector

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what regulations are in place to ensure that the care and treatment provided by private medical insurers are the most appropriate for a specific patient.

Answer

Private medical insurers purchase services from independent sector providers who are responsible for delivering healthcare.

All providers of healthcare are regulated by the Care Quality Commission and follow a set of fundamental standards of safety and quality below which care should never fall, while the General Medical Council is responsible for regulating doctors in the United Kingdom.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3896
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Health insurance Private sector
Link
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