Kuwait's national healthcare system is set to undergo substantial reform and transformation in the next 3 to 4 years under the new Kuwait Health Assurance Company (KHAC), affecting both nationals and expatriates who look for health coverage options in the country. Kuwait is looking to evolve its health services policy from a welfare state into a 'healthcare business.' KHAC was established in 2010…

Bupa International, a leading international insurance provider from the United Kingdom, has recently published the results of a survey the company conducted to determine the level of satisfaction with the healthcare provided to expatriates living abroad. The survey revealed that from the more than one thousand expatriates participating in the survey, a surprising 20 percent felt that their health deteriorated after having moved overseas.