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About Us

Regulating, Coordinating and Enhancing the Delivery of Health Services in Bermuda

History of the Health Council

In 1993, the Government of Bermuda, in response to community-wide concerns over the escalating cost of healthcare in Bermuda, and a growing public concern over the quality of healthcare services available on the Island at the time, appointed a committee chaired by Senator Oughton, to review the healthcare system.

The committee’s review, generally known as the “The Oughton Report – 1996” concluded that while Bermuda generally had a good healthcare system, the system could benefit immensely from improved coordination of its disparate parts and cost containment measures to mitigate the impact of inflation on the system’s sustainability. The Oughton Report, and a later report – The Bermuda Healthcare System Redesign Initiative – advanced the idea that a Bermuda Health Council was needed to manage the quality, cost efficiency, and sustainability of Bermuda’s healthcare system. In 2004, the Minister of Health, the Honourable Nelson B.A. Bascome, JP, MP, introduced the Bermuda Health Council Act 2004 to the House of Assembly which officially established the Council.


“Achieving a quality, equitable and sustainable health system.”

Our Vision

Our Purpose & Function

Formed in 2006 through the Bermuda Health Council Act 2004, the Health Council enhances and coordinates the delivery of healthcare services. We are a regulatory body, ensuring health system sustainability by:

To read more about our legislated functions, click to view the Health Council’s Log of Legislated Responsibilities.

Corporate Plans

Our annual Corporate Plans are our strategic road-map, helping us to envision Bermuda as the healthiest island in the world.

Bermuda Health Council

Corporate Plan

2023-2024
Bermuda Health Council

Corporate Plan

2022-2023
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Corporate Plan

2018-2019
Bermuda Health Council

Corporate Plan

2017-2018
Bermuda Health Council

Corporate Plan

2016-2017
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Corporate Plan

2015-2016
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Corporate Plan

2014-2015
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Corporate Plan

2013-2014
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Corporate Plan

2012 – 2013
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Corporate Plan

2011-2012
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Corporate Plan

2010 – 2011
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Corporate Plan

2009-2010

Behind the Scenes

The Health Council believes in transparency, therefore, we have created a list of Health Council projects and achievements to keep you up-to-date on what’s happening behind the scenes, such as writing research reports, conducting data analyses, developing new legislation etc.

The list below is updated regularly to display the 2022-2023 fiscal year period. For an extensive look at past project and achievements, visit our listing here.  Check back often to track our progress as we work through our Corporate Plan.

Updated the Registered Home Care Agencies Listing
05-Feb-25
Updated the Board Members Listing
03-Feb-25
Transplanted the first live donor under the Kidney Transplant Programme
30-Jan-25
Completed Pharmacy/Patient Service User Survey and Met Target Goal
30-Jan-25
Updated the Public Register
28-Jan-25
Published Data Briefs on Prostate Testing and Disease and Youth Mental Health
27-Jan-25
Published a Client and Caregiver Contract Guidance, a Sample Client and Caregiver Contract, a Family and Caregiver Guidance Document, and a Care Provider Conduct Document
27-Jan-25
Released Partnership Letter to Pharmacy Owners for Pharmaceutical Services Review Survey
14-Jan-25
Provided Consultation Questionnaire (Principles) to Health Businesses and Professionals
09-Jan-25
Sent a reminder about the Pharmaceutical Services Review Initiative
04-Jan-25
Published FAQs on PIPA for the Healthcare Sector
30-Dec-24
Shared an Important Notice regarding the Registration Renewal Email
18-Dec-24
Published Press Release and 2023 Report on Employers' Compliance
03-Dec-24
Discussed Dementia Care and Initiatives on Ocean 89 in collaboration with Dementia Bermuda
18-Nov-24
Discussed Dementia Care and Initiatives on Magic 102.7 in collaboration with Dementia Bermuda
15-Nov-24
Updated Initial Registration Documents for Statutory Bodies
15-Nov-24
Coordinated and Collaborated with KPMG for Road to PIPA Session for Health Businesses and Professionals
15-Nov-24
Discussed Dementia Care and Initiatives on Vibe 103 in collaboration with Dementia Bermuda
13-Nov-24
Participated in Berkeley Career Fair
07-Nov-24
Facilitated Appleby's PIPA Compliance Session for Health Businesses and Professionals
01-Nov-24
Published Notice on Change to Registration Requirements for Dental Hygienists
15-Oct-24
Announced PIPA Compliance Webinar Trainings
14-Oct-24
Launched Dementia Focused Initiatives
09-Oct-24
Published Data Brief on Abortion
09-Oct-24
Discussed Residential Care in Bermuda & other health-related programmes on MP Anthony Richardson Show
06-Oct-24
Updated Data Analytics Suggestion Form on Data Briefs webpage
02-Oct-24
Started training and demo for transition of dietitians and podiatrists to MAPay registration platform
01-Oct-24
Consulted and drafted on the Health Council Act Amendments and Regulations
30-Sep-24
Released Draft Report on Bermuda's National Senior Strategy for Public Consultation
25-Sep-24
Published Data Analytics on Multiple Sclerosis
19-Sep-24
Published 2024 Residential Care Home Facilities Report
12-Sep-24
Completed 2022/23 Financial Audit
05-Sep-24
Supported the MoH with drafting the Health Insurance (Health System Strengthening) Amendment Act 2024
01-Sep-24
Started EMSP renewal application in MAPay
01-Sep-24
Updated SHB fee for effective date Jan 1st 2025
01-Sep-24
Published data brief on Prostate disease
27-Aug-24
Published Press Release on Health Council Seeks Feedback from Health Professionals on Proposed Regulations
22-Aug-24
Published report on residential care facilities
05-Jul-24
Published data brief on cardiovascular disease
04-Jul-24
Launched Population Norms in Bermuda Survey
12-Jun-24
Started Caregiver Applications in MAPay
01-Jun-24
Coordinated with Stakeholders on Dementia Initiatives
05-May-24
Started NHA on Dementia and Drafted Strategic plan
01-May-24
Published data brief on cataract procedures
30-Apr-24
Partnership with ACB to support the BPLN and implementation of LTC training programme
30-Apr-24
Updated Code of Practice
26-Apr-24
Continued with NAB to support licensure of LTC professionals
25-Apr-24
Provided final input on ageing for National Seniors Strategy
19-Apr-24
Completed initial contract with ACB for establishment peer network with LTC
12-Apr-24
Submitted Cab Memo of LTC priorities supporting National Seniors Strategy work
05-Apr-24
Supported the MoH with drafting the Bermuda Hospitals Board Amendment Act 2024
01-Apr-24
Published data brief on chronic conditions
20-Mar-24
Attending On Aging Conference in San Francisco
15-Mar-24
Drafted HTA/HNA procedure
01-Mar-24
Published data brief on GP expenditure
29-Feb-24
KTC Team joined CKD integrated care pathway programme with the Bermuda Health strategy team at KPMG to design a CKD screening programme for Bermuda.
29-Feb-24
KTC Team lead first live donor as an eligible live donor.
29-Feb-24
Drafted MOU: Leicester UK kidney transplant pathway has been approved by NHS Leicester Trust
16-Feb-24
Updated SHB fee schedule for effective date June 1st 2024
05-Feb-24
Drafted a MOU/Contract with UK hospital for kidney transplant
05-Feb-24
Published data brief on General Practice Expenditure
01-Feb-24
Updated Health Professional Public Register
29-Jan-24
Published 2024 Licensed Health Insurers and Approved Health Insurance Schemes
22-Jan-24
Participated and Led Stakeholder Consultations for National Senior's Strategy
19-Jan-24
Published Overseas Care Report FYE2022 Annual Brief
15-Jan-24
Published Press Release on Health Council and Ignite Bermuda Collaboration
09-Jan-24
Updated Health Professionals Public Register List
08-Jan-24
Published a data brief on health insurance premiums collected, claims paid, and number of insured persons.
10-Oct-23
Launched the Health Council's New Website and Logo
26-Sep-23
Held Engagement Activity for Brand Refresh Launch at City Hall with Department of Health
26-Sep-23
Proposals received for round 3 of Innovation Programme did not align with programme's objectives. Round 4 starts October 2023.
07-Sep-23
Published a Notice of Pharmacy Inspections
15-Aug-23
Added a Pharmacy Market Inspection Checklist
27-Jul-23
Updated Standard Premium Rates - 2016 to Present Fact Sheet
04-Jul-23
Added an updated document of the COVID-19 Guidance Care Homes to our website
13-Jun-23
Added the Dental Practitioner Examination Manual link to our webpage
07-Jun-23
Attended Brand Reputation Summit
23-May-23
Started strategic planning for Care Homes
10-May-23
Participated in the Convex End to End
06-May-23
Added Complaint Overview Process document on the Health Professional Complaint webpage
03-May-23
Published Press Release on Inspectorate to Support Growing Regulatory Functions of the Health Council
01-May-23
Published 2022 Employers' Compliance Annual Report
21-Apr-23
Published 2023-2024 Corporate Plan
05-Apr-23
Published 2023 Full Procedure Codes (CPT)
31-Mar-23
Added Antiviral Entities to COVID Testing and Vaccine Facilities Listing
24-Mar-23
Created a Formulary Resource Hub page
09-Mar-23
Published Press Release on Home Care Agency Re-registration
23-Feb-23
Published Press Release on Health Registration Update for the Council of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy Council
21-Feb-23
Engaged with the Community in the City of Hamilton to Promote Heart Month
14-Feb-23
Published Formulary Additions on Consumer Pricing webpage
14-Feb-23
Updated Board & Secretariat webpage
09-Feb-23
Updated Professional Associations webpage
07-Feb-23
Published Press Release on Collaboration with Pharmacies and Wholesalers for Better Universal Health Coverage of Medicines
23-Jan-23
Started Round 1 of the Innovation Programme
16-Jan-23
Completed Round 4 of the Innovation Programme
30-Dec-22
Donated Goods to the Transformational Living Centre to support families in need for the holiday season
19-Dec-22
Hosted Care Home Information Session at BUEI for Caregivers, Care Home Administrators and Owners
01-Dec-22
Hosted Webinar with Dr. Jahnae Harvey on Autism, Early Intervention, and Support in Adulthood
26-Oct-22
Published Bill of Rights for Persons in Care
25-Oct-22
Started Care Home Inspections
17-Oct-22
Particpated in BF&M Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
13-Oct-22
Transferred Caregiving Registration Process to Registrations Department
06-Oct-22
Started Round 4 of the Innovation Programme
06-Oct-22
Hosted Webinar with Dr Darrien Ray on Encouraging and Protecting Mental Health Development in Children
05-Oct-22
Published Press Release on Transition to New Online Payment System for Health Professionals
30-Sep-22
Updated Care Home Report Cards
28-Sep-22
Hosted Webinar with Dr. Jamie Kimball on What is Acupuncture, How it Works and It's Treatments
21-Sep-22
Updated Non-Complaint Employers List on website
20-Sep-22
Hosted Webinar with Dr. Jonathan Makanjuola on Health Disparities in Cancer Care
07-Sep-22
Updated COVID Testing and Vaccine Facilities Listing
02-Sep-22
Updated Secretariat listing
01-Sep-22
Closed Diagnostic Imaging Registration
26-Aug-22
Hosted Webinar with Joanne Wohlmuth on Improving Respiratory Health
25-Aug-22
Hosted Webinar with Dr. Natalie Bennett on Diabetes and Your Feet
17-Aug-22
Updated Non-Complaint Employers List on website
09-Aug-22
Started drafting three additional Health Technology Assessments (HTAs) with topics related to telehealth, dialysis services and more.
04-Aug-22
Completed Round 2 of the of the Innovation Programme
02-Aug-22
Approved 49 Health Facility Applications
01-Aug-22
Hosted Webinar with Agathe Holowatinc on Nutrition for High Performance Professionals
20-Jul-22
Closed Dental Imaging Registration
15-Jul-22
Updated Non-Complaint Employers List on website
06-Jul-22
Hosted Webinar with Dr. Ayesha Peets-Talbot and Beth Hollis on Your Health is Your Wealth
06-Jul-22
Drafted one Health Technology Assessment (HTA) with additional topics to be covered, but are not limited to dialysis services, telehealth, and more
06-Jul-22
Facilitated Innovation Programme Panel Meeting Round 2
04-Jul-22
Announced Health Council Webinar Series
01-Jul-22
Published 2021 Employer's Compliance Annual Report
13-Jun-22
Updated Non-Complaint Employers List on website
03-Jun-22
Published Health Facility Master List on website
02-Jun-22
Updated SHB fee schedule
05-Feb-20

If you would like additional information about any of the updates, feel free to contact our offices via email at healthcouncil@localhost or via phone on 292-6420.

Board Members

The Health Council is comprised of a Board appointed annually by the Minister of Health. Operating since 2006 focusing on monitoring all aspects of Bermuda’s health system and enforcing compliance with legislative requirements.

Mr. Andrew Simons
Ms. Ariana Caines LLB
Assistant Vice President at Financial Lines
Dr. Darrien Ray, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Ms. F. Ann Daniels
Head of Compliance, Registrar of Companies
Mr. H. Anthony Richardson – Deputy Chair
Managing Director of Cedar Aviation Services Ltd.
Ms. Keechia L. Tuckett
Director, Health Insurance Department (HID)
Ms. Lucia Peniston
Financial Accountant, Bermuda Skyport Corporation
Dr. Myra Virgil
Founding CEO and Managing Director at Bermuda Foundation
Dr. Nicola Paugh
Executive Director, IAC Bermuda
Dr. Ricky Brathwaite
Chief Executive Officer, Ex-Officio
Dr. Samantha Scott-O’Bannon
Chief Neuropsychologist at Mindset Bermuda
Dr. Sylvanus Nawab, MD
Health Council Chair

Secretariat

The Health Council Secretariat includes those individuals responsible for carrying out the mandated functions of the organisation. We have a team of 20 and despite our size, our remit is quite large. The Secretariat prides itself on being an efficient and reliable team that has the public’s best interest in mind for all that we do. As we constantly seek ways to improve our operations and the execution of our functions, in 2016 we underwent organisational restructuring which resulted in the development of our three directorates: Health Economics, Health Regulations and Operations.

Akilah Reid
Project Associate
Ashley Rodgers
Project Manager
Carmen Francis
Head of People Operations
Dr. Ayo Oyinloye
Director, Population Health Strategy and Innovation
Dr. Keasha Lightbourne
Kidney Transplant Coordinator
Dr. Ricky Brathwaite
Chief Executive Officer, Ex-Officio
Elisabeth Kast
Project Manager
Elizabeth Harrington
Pharmaceutical Market Lead (Pharmacy Inspector)
Eshe Coleman
Programme Manager
Fiona Douglas
Project Manager
Ja-Mae Smith
Programme Manager
Monitors, licenses and assess Long-Term Care facilities and Adult Day...
Jasmine Caisey
Project Associate
Jo’ell Robinson
Project Associate
Khamini Shrinarine
Project Associate
Provides support to health professional registration.
Lena Hassell
Outreach Coordinator and Administrative Assistant
Coordinates collaborations between the Health Council and local community organisations...
Lindsay Lodge
Project Associate, Kidney Transplant Programme
Nicole Robinson
Project Associate
Sacara Phillips
Project Associate
Shawnette Place
Project Manager, Registrations
Shunee Burt
Project Manager
Soneya Bean
Project Associate, Corporate Operations
Taja Fox
Communications Lead
Tiara Carlington
Senior Programme Manager, Public Health Research and Programmes
Wendy Dill
Project Manager

Employment Opportunities

Join us in our mission to regulate, coordinate and enhance the delivery of health services in Bermuda. Find out more about the Bermuda Health Council and what we do

There are no available positions available at this time.

Policies

Policies provide standards for the execution of daily operations of the Health Council.

Procedures

Procedures provide a standard for the execution of legislated Health Council functions and operations.