Dr. Michael Bitzer, CEO of Daman, commented "Our customers deserve the best care possible, and the VIPmed almeda service will provide them with an exclusive service through their top European medical network."
Daman's Second Opinion Service 'VIPmed almeda' provides access to the ArztPartner almeda network of renowned top medical experts in Europe to obtain a second opinion on diagnosing and treatment recommendations for specific diseases including Alzheimer, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Benign Brain Tumor, Cancer, Congenital Deformities, Coronary Heart Disease, Complications of Diabetes Mellitus, Complications of Hypertension, Leukemia, Malignant Tumors, Multiple Sclerosis, Major Organ Transplant, Major Trauma, Parkinson's Disease, Paralysis, Severe Burn, Sleep Apnoea, Slipped Vertebral Disk, and Strokes.
"Second opinions are often crucial in the medical field, especially when treating patients with serious illnesses," Dr. Bitzer added. "Through a second opinion the patient will be provided further re-assurance. He can benefit through the huge knowledge of top experts, who confirm their second opinion with the latest scientific papers if required and available."
The VIPmed almeda network consists of over 70 reputable medical experts. Only the top 3 - 5 experts within their respective fields are selected to be part of the network. This constricted selection process guarantees a high quality of service for Daman's customers.
The entire process of applying for this service usually takes an average of 6 - 11 working days, from the time Daman receives the complete medical information.
If additional information or laboratory results are required or if the most appropriate specialists are not immediately available, it can take longer.
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Daman includes second opinion service in its enhanced benefits plan
- United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, July 01 - 2008 at 11:22
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As part of its strategy to improve its health insurance schemes and offer its customers the best possible healthcare, the National Health Insurance Company - Daman in cooperation with ArztPartner almeda AG (all shares of ArztPartner almeda AG are held by Deutsche Krankenversicherung AG (DKV), the biggest European private health insurer), has included an exclusive Second Opinion Service in some of its enhanced plans.
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About National Health Insurance Company - DamanThe National Health Insurance Company - Daman, was established on 01 May 2006. Today it is the region's leading health insurance company, providing comprehensive healthcare solutions to over 1,000,000 customers in the UAE via the largest network of private hospitals and pharmacies available.
With affordable health insurance for people of all income levels, Daman offers international standard healthcare insurance cover for both individuals and companies. A 24-hour dedicated Medical Authorizations Center, staffed by a team of doctors and nurses, ensures that patient enquiries are dealt with speedily and efficiently using the most sophisticated technology available. A second customer hotline, also open 24/7 and manned by 30 multilingual staff, guarantees that UAE residents can access information about plans and their insurance cover whenever and wherever they want.
With an international network of 18 countries, Daman's customers have access to healthcare provision in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Syria, Egypt, Lebanon, Germany, USA, UK, Spain, Russia, Austria, Switzerland and India, in addition to the UAE, depending on the terms of their personal cover.
Customers also benefit from Daman's exclusive partnerships with Assist America, the international emergency programme and VIPmed almeda, the second medical opinion service, giving its customers special access to world-leading healthcare services not available through any other UAE health insurance company.
Daman was also awarded 'Corporate Social Responsibility award in 2008' and the 'Best Medical Insurer of the Year in 2007' by INSUREX, the Middle East's leading insurance industry conference.
Posted by Eman HassanTuesday, July 01 - 2008 at 11:22 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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