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Press Releases 2006


14.12.2006
VIVAS Health warns that Government policy could kill competition in the Health Insurance Market following BUPA pull out
"New Government Strategy and Policy Direction urgently required to protect consumers of Private Health Insurance in Ireland," said Oliver Tattan, CEO, VIVAS Health

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23.11.2006
VIVAS Health calls for EU intervention to end VHI protectionist policies
VIVAS Health highlights its commitment to delivering value to the Irish Market by launching a one day sale - one year's cover for kids and students for €1.

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25.10.2006
VIVAS Health welcomes the opening of Beacon Hospital - Insurer highlights the need for increased investment in private health services specifically private A&E
VIVAS Health CEO identifies the lack of support by BUPA and VHI for New Ventures as a Disincentive for Private Investors.

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05.10.2006
VIVAS Health mobile Health Screening Unit to visit Tesco in Lucan - Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th October
'Consumers are recognising the importance of taking charge of their health and well being'.

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02.10.2006
Survey reveals only 23% of people have been screened for a potential illness in the past 2 years
VIVAS Health urges more people to avail of regular Health Screening and to take more control of their health.

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15.09.2006
VIVAS Health announces cover for Allen Carr smoking clinics
40 FREE places for VIVAS Health members.

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21.08.2006
VIVAS Health covers mobile health screening with Tara Healthcare
'Consumers are recognising the importance of taking charge of their health and well being'.

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19.07.2006
85% of health insurance switchers find the process easy.

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27.06.2006
VIVAS Health cuts prices from July to September
Family of five can save over €450 on the their annual premium.

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23.06.2006
VIVAS Health calls for policy to address VHI practices
'VHI can't be allowed to run down its reserves indefinitely', Oliver Tattan, VIVAS Health.

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23.06.2006
VIVAS Health Urges Consumers to Shop Around to Get Fairer Prices in the Market
"VHI members do not have to accept huge prices for their health insurance".

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14.06.2006
VIVAS Health recognised for innovation in Customer Service.

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05.06.2006
VIVAS Health recognised as Ireland's leading health insurer
'We will continue to bring much-needed innovation to the health insurance market': Oliver Tattan, VIVAS Health.

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02.06.2006
VIVAS Health annouces partnership with Jackie Skelly Fitness - Children to get annual gym membership for FREE.

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31.03.2006
VIVAS Health launches FREE Travel Insurance for ALL new members during April - First time EVER that FREE Travel Insurance has been provided with Health Insurance.

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16.03.2006
VIVAS Health welcomes details on the public consultation process around competition in the Health Insurance Market.

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20.02.2006
VIVAS Health announces cover for tooth whitening - FIRST EVER tooth whitening cover from an Irish Health Insurer.

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03.01.2006
VIVAS Health commits to fight for a competitive health insurance market despite the triggering of risk equalisation - 50% OFF premiums for children in January.

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