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Malay Mail
a day ago
- Health
- Malay Mail
Bupa Hong Kong Connects More Customers to Flexible and Affordable Outpatient Care with Blua Health Pass
Blua Health Pass promotes everyday wellness by making outpatient care more accessible across digital and in-person touchpoints, under Bupa's commitment to Together for Your Health Blua Health Pass Lite, priced at HK$250, is ideal for individuals exploring Bupa's network healthcare services. Moving up, the Blua Health Pass Plus is available for HK$780 per year, catering to those who seek more frequent healthcare interactions, providing greater access and savings on a variety of services. The most comprehensive offering is the Blua Health Pass Flex, which costs HK$1,800 annually. This premium option is intended for individuals requiring broad and frequent access to outpatient care. Subscribers to the Flex plan can enjoy up to 15 outpatient visits per year, with co-payments ranging from HK$60 to HK$120. The plan covers a wide range of services, including general practice and specialist consultations, physiotherapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as diagnostic imaging, lab tests, vaccinations, and more. ¹Video consultation and ePharmacy features are provided by our medical service provider. ²Insurance management services are offered through myBupa feature of Blua Health. myBupa is offered, distributed and operated by Bupa (Asia) Limited. Blua Health is not a licensed insurance agent of Bupa (Asia) Limited, nor does it represent Bupa to conduct any insurance activities. The fact that Blua Health provides myBupa feature does not constitute and should not be construed as Blua Health conducting any Regulated Activities as defined by the Insurance Ordinance, Chapter 41 of the Laws of Hong Kong, or any insurance activities. ³Blua Health Pass is a subscription-based membership scheme offered, distributed and operated by Blua (Asia) Services Limited, a company registered in Hong Kong under the Bupa Group. Blua Health Pass is not an insurance product. Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to our product leaflet for more details. HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 August 2025 - To more effectively meet the evolving needs of healthcare customers in Hong Kong, Bupa Hong Kong is now launching Blua Health Pass, a subscription-based outpatient healthcare solution designed to deliver accessible local care. This programme empowers individuals to take control of their health with ease, flexibility and plans starting at just HK$250, Blua Health Pass connects customers to preventative care that meets the everyday wellness needs of today's workforce and health-conscious to provide greater choice, Blua Health Pass offers seamless access to a wide range of outpatient services across digital and physical touchpoints—making it even more convenient to book appointments with general practitioners, specialists, Traditional Chinese Medical practitioners and physiotherapists. Customers can also track health progress, complete health missions and receive wellness recommendations available through the Blua Health Health, Hong Kong's leading one-stop AI-powered mobile app, offers a range of digitally-enabled services including video consultations and ePharmacy¹, rewards for health missions, insurance management², and claims and other results Health Pass³ offers three levels of protection, with exclusive rates of up to 67% on standard service fees at around 380 service points and more than 20 specialties across Hong Kong. Customers can take advantage of priority eBooking on the Blua Health App for less wait time, AI-powered health assessments, digital prescription ordering and healthy living rewards. The three plans include:said, "Blua Health Pass helps to fill the outpatient medical needs for individuals without comprehensive insurance: whether they are freelancing, working for a startup, retired, or simply seeking an easier and more affordable way to access everyday care. Members can also stay in control of their healthcare management anytime, anywhere, and fully harness technology to integrate health into everyday life whilst making preventative care more affordable."Sign up for your preferred Blua Health Pass on Blua Health App today. Click this link to subscribe in just five minutes and begin enjoying accessible local care, priority in outpatient appointment bookings and exclusive rates: Hashtag: #Bupa #BupaHongKong #保柏 #保柏香港 #BluaHealthPass #BluaHealth通行證 #healthcare #日常保健 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Bupa – An international health insurance specialist Established in 1947, Bupa's purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We are an international healthcare company serving over 60 million customers worldwide. With no shareholders, we reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers. Bupa has businesses around the world, principally in Australia, the UK, Spain, Poland, Chile, Hong Kong SAR, India, Türkiye, Brazil, Mexico and New Zealand. We also have associate businesses in Saudi Arabia. Bupa has been a health insurance specialist in Hong Kong since 1976, offering one-stop solutions across domestic and international health insurance, and healthcare services. Our comprehensive medical insurance schemes are tailored to meet individual needs, and we provide health solutions for companies of all sizes. We also have a team of registered nurses, health management professionals, and doctors who provide various expert healthcare support. Our healthcare provision arm, Quality HealthCare Medical Services (QHMS), became part of Bupa in October 2013. QHMS offers Western Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Diagnostics & Imaging, Dental, Physiotherapy, Mental Health and Wellness services via a network of over 1,650 provider service points in Hong Kong. For more information, visit
Zawya
a day ago
- Health
- Zawya
Bupa Hong Kong Connects More Customers to Flexible and Affordable Outpatient Care with Blua Health Pass
Blua Health Pass promotes everyday wellness by making outpatient care more accessible across digital and in-person touchpoints, under Bupa's commitment to Together for Your Health HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 August 2025 - To more effectively meet the evolving needs of healthcare customers in Hong Kong, Bupa Hong Kong is now launching Blua Health Pass, a subscription-based outpatient healthcare solution designed to deliver accessible local care. This programme empowers individuals to take control of their health with ease, flexibility and affordability. With plans starting at just HK$250, Blua Health Pass connects customers to preventative care that meets the everyday wellness needs of today's workforce and health-conscious individuals. Developed to provide greater choice, Blua Health Pass offers seamless access to a wide range of outpatient services across digital and physical touchpoints—making it even more convenient to book appointments with general practitioners, specialists, Traditional Chinese Medical practitioners and physiotherapists. Customers can also track health progress, complete health missions and receive wellness recommendations available through the Blua Health app. Blua Health, Hong Kong's leading one-stop AI-powered mobile app, offers a range of digitally-enabled services including video consultations and ePharmacy¹, rewards for health missions, insurance management², and claims and other results review. Three New Plans to Support Everyday Healthcare Needs Blua Health Pass³ offers three levels of protection, with exclusive rates of up to 67% on standard service fees at around 380 service points and more than 20 specialties across Hong Kong. Customers can take advantage of priority eBooking on the Blua Health App for less wait time, AI-powered health assessments, digital prescription ordering and healthy living rewards. The three plans include: Blua Health Pass Lite, priced at HK$250, is ideal for individuals exploring Bupa's network healthcare services. Moving up, the Blua Health Pass Plus is available for HK$780 per year, catering to those who seek more frequent healthcare interactions, providing greater access and savings on a variety of services. The most comprehensive offering is the Blua Health Pass Flex, which costs HK$1,800 annually. This premium option is intended for individuals requiring broad and frequent access to outpatient care. Subscribers to the Flex plan can enjoy up to 15 outpatient visits per year, with co-payments ranging from HK$60 to HK$120. The plan covers a wide range of services, including general practice and specialist consultations, physiotherapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as diagnostic imaging, lab tests, vaccinations, and more. Yuman Chan, General Manager of Bupa Insurance Business in Hong Kong, said, "Blua Health Pass helps to fill the outpatient medical needs for individuals without comprehensive insurance: whether they are freelancing, working for a startup, retired, or simply seeking an easier and more affordable way to access everyday care. Members can also stay in control of their healthcare management anytime, anywhere, and fully harness technology to integrate health into everyday life whilst making preventative care more affordable." Sign up for your preferred Blua Health Pass on Blua Health App today. Click this link to subscribe in just five minutes and begin enjoying accessible local care, priority in outpatient appointment bookings and exclusive rates: ¹Video consultation and ePharmacy features are provided by our medical service provider. ²Insurance management services are offered through myBupa feature of Blua Health. myBupa is offered, distributed and operated by Bupa (Asia) Limited. Blua Health is not a licensed insurance agent of Bupa (Asia) Limited, nor does it represent Bupa to conduct any insurance activities. The fact that Blua Health provides myBupa feature does not constitute and should not be construed as Blua Health conducting any Regulated Activities as defined by the Insurance Ordinance, Chapter 41 of the Laws of Hong Kong, or any insurance activities. ³Blua Health Pass is a subscription-based membership scheme offered, distributed and operated by Blua (Asia) Services Limited, a company registered in Hong Kong under the Bupa Group. Blua Health Pass is not an insurance product. Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to our product leaflet for more details. Hashtag: #Bupa #BupaHongKong #保柏 #保柏香港 #BluaHealthPass #BluaHealth通行證 #healthcare #日常保健 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Bupa – An international health insurance specialist Established in 1947, Bupa's purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We are an international healthcare company serving over 60 million customers worldwide. With no shareholders, we reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers. Bupa has businesses around the world, principally in Australia, the UK, Spain, Poland, Chile, Hong Kong SAR, India, Türkiye, Brazil, Mexico and New Zealand. We also have associate businesses in Saudi Arabia. Bupa has been a health insurance specialist in Hong Kong since 1976, offering one-stop solutions across domestic and international health insurance, and healthcare services. Our comprehensive medical insurance schemes are tailored to meet individual needs, and we provide health solutions for companies of all sizes. We also have a team of registered nurses, health management professionals, and doctors who provide various expert healthcare support. Our healthcare provision arm, Quality HealthCare Medical Services (QHMS), became part of Bupa in October 2013. QHMS offers Western Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Diagnostics & Imaging, Dental, Physiotherapy, Mental Health and Wellness services via a network of over 1,650 provider service points in Hong Kong. For more information, visit Bupa Hong Kong
Globe and Mail
05-08-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Nuwellis Announces the First Successful Outpatient Application of the Aquadex Smartflow® System Under New CMS Code
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nuwellis, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUWE), a medical technology company dedicated to transforming fluid management, today announced that the first patients have been successfully treated with Aquadex ® ultrafiltration therapy in a hospital-based outpatient setting. This milestone reflects a major advancement in the company's mission to improve access to fluid management and support better care across the continuum. The treatments were performed at a leading healthcare institution in the southeastern United States using the same Aquadex SmartFlow ® system and clinical protocols trusted in inpatient environments. By enabling therapy in a hospital-based outpatient setting, Nuwellis is helping to reimagine how and where patients with fluid overload can be supported—offering a potential new model for earlier, more proactive care. 'For patients struggling with fluid overload, access to consistent, effective therapy can make a life-changing difference,' said John Erb, CEO of Nuwellis. 'This milestone represents more than just a shift in setting—it reflects our vision for expanding how care is delivered and making fluid management more flexible, scalable, and patient-centered.' In addition to the clinical benefits, hospitals may also realize significant economic advantages by transitioning appropriate therapies to outpatient care. With outpatient reimbursement increasing from approximately $413 to $1,639 per treatment day, this model offers a more sustainable path forward for health systems facing pressure to reduce readmissions while managing complex patients more effectively. The hospital-based outpatient setting provides an opportunity to treat patients using existing venous access and care teams, without requiring hospitalization. This approach may offer significant advantages to patients who are repeatedly admitted due to volume challenges, while also helping healthcare systems manage resources more efficiently. Nuwellis continues to work closely with providers to support hospital-based outpatient program development, including training, protocols, and workflow integration. The company sees this as a foundational step in building sustainable access to ultrafiltration therapy—and a key part of its long-term strategy to expand the impact of Aquadex. For more information, please visit and to learn more about the Company's reimbursement for outpatient, please visit the reimbursement page. About Nuwellis Nuwellis, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUWE) is a medical device company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients suffering from fluid overload through science, collaboration, and innovation. The company is focused on commercializing the Aquadex SmartFlow ® system for ultrafiltration therapy. Nuwellis is headquartered in Minneapolis, with a wholly owned subsidiary in Ireland. For more information visit or visit us on LinkedIn or X, formerly Twitter. About the Aquadex SmartFlow ® System The Aquadex SmartFlow system delivers clinically proven therapy using a simple, flexible and smart method of removing excess fluid from patients suffering from hypervolemia (fluid overload). The Aquadex SmartFlow system is indicated for temporary (up to 8 hours) or extended (longer than 8 hours in patients who require hospitalization) use in adult and pediatric patients weighing 20 kg or more whose fluid overload is unresponsive to medical management, including diuretics. All treatments must be administered by a health care provider, within an outpatient or inpatient clinical setting, under physician prescription, both having received training in extracorporeal therapies. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this release may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including without limitation, statements regarding the new market opportunities and anticipated growth in 2025 and beyond. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this release, including, without limitation, those risks associated with our ability to execute on our commercialization strategy, the possibility that we may be unable to raise sufficient funds necessary for our anticipated operations, our post-market clinical data collection activities, benefits of our products to patients, our expectations with respect to product development and commercialization efforts, our ability to increase market and physician acceptance of our products, potentially competitive product offerings, intellectual property protection, our ability to integrate acquired businesses, our expectations regarding anticipated synergies with and benefits from acquired businesses, and other risks and uncertainties described in our filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date when made. Nuwellis does not assume any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether due to new information, future events or otherwise. For further information, please contact:
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Family Care Center Brings Outpatient Mental Health Services to Memphis
Most insurance is accepted, and appointments for all ages are now available MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Care Center, a trusted leader in outpatient behavioral health, is proud to open its newest clinic in Memphis—marking its tenth location in Tennessee. This expansion underscores the organization's mission to provide accessible, high-quality mental health care where it's needed most. With Tennessee ranking 43rd in mental health access nationally, the need for timely, effective care is urgent. Long wait times, limited options for in-network care, and mental health provider shortages have made it difficult for many individuals and families to get the support they need. Family Care Center's Memphis clinic aims to close those gaps by offering fast access to appointments and a full range of outpatient mental health services that address anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental conditions. "Opening our Memphis clinic reflects our ongoing commitment to expanding access to high-quality mental health care," said Dr. Chris Ivany, CEO of Family Care Center. "We provide personalized outpatient services for children, teens, and adults—supporting each individual with evidence-based treatment plans tailored to their unique needs. Our goal is to help every patient heal, grow, and thrive." The Family Care Center Memphis clinic offers a wide range of services, including: Individual, couples, and family therapy Children's and adolescent mental health care Military and Veterans' services Psychiatry and medication management Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), an innovative, non-invasive procedure for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, OCD, and other mental health conditions Future services will include a mental health intensive outpatient program (IOP) and psychoeducational testing. "Our goal is to meet the unique needs of the Memphis community by delivering care that respects every person's culture, language, and life experience," said State Director David Wood. "With a diverse team of expert clinicians and a welcoming, inclusive approach, we're making compassionate, effective mental health care accessible to everyone." The Memphis clinic accepts most major insurance plans in Tennessee, including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tricare, and others, making high-quality care more accessible and affordable for all. To schedule an appointment or learn more about the Memphis clinic, visit or call (888) 374-5066. Family Care Center is a national leader in mental health services, dedicated to positively impacting the well-being of local communities. Their top-rated, multi-specialty clinicians deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care, providing positive outcomes for patients of all ages. In addition to therapy and psychiatric services, they are at the forefront of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), an innovative treatment for depression and more. Family Care Center is one of the fastest-growing mental health care providers in the U.S, providing patient care, conducting research and offering continuing medical education in their field. With over 40 locations across Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Tennessee and Texas, they continue to expand nationally in collaboration with Revelstoke Capital Partners. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Family Care Center
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
First neighbourhood health services to be rolled out from September
The first neighbourhood health services will be rolled out in England's most deprived areas from September, the Government has said. Council bosses and local health chiefs have been urged to apply to join the first phase of the programme, which will bring tests, post-op care, mental health support and nursing teams closer to people's homes. The initiative is part of the Government's 10-year health plan, which was unveiled by Sir Keir Starmer last week. In his speech, the Prime Minister said the 'status quo of hospital by default will end', with the intention that the majority of outpatient care will happen outside of hospitals by 2035. Local councils and health chiefs have now been urged to apply to the programme by giving examples of innovation in their areas. Applicants will then join a national coaching programme, which will take place over the summer, with 42 sites beginning delivery of services from September. Priority will be given to deprived communities with the greatest need, according to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), with staff focusing on patients with long-term conditions and complex needs. A joint taskforce has been set up by the DHSC and NHS England, chaired by Sir John Oldham, to drive progress. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said: 'Our 10-year health plan committed to building a neighbourhood health service, and we're hitting the ground running on delivering it. 'If we are to get patients cared for faster, on their doorstep and even in their own home, then we need to shift the focus of the NHS from hospitals to the community. 'Today, we are issuing an open invitation to local authorities and health services to become pioneer neighbourhood health services and lead the charge of healthcare reform. 'As part of our plan for change, we're beginning the neighbourhood health service in areas of greatest need first, to tackle the unfair health inequalities that blight our country.' The call comes weeks after Mr Streeting announced that around £2.2 billion previously set aside to plug financial holes will be spent on staff, medicines, new technology and equipment in rural communities, coastal towns and working class regions. The Government is also working on places to create neighbourhood health centres across the country. Eventually, these centres will be open 12 hours a day, six days a week, with teams comprising doctors, nurses, social care workers and pharmacists.
