All the latest news and media related to Members Health and Australia’s private health insurance industry.
October 20, 2021 | Media
Delayed health procedures threaten ‘shadow pandemic’ in NSW
Health insurers are bracing for an increase in complex NSW hospitalisations once COVID-19 restrictions end. New research by Members Health, the peak body for Australia’s… read more about Delayed health procedures threaten ‘shadow pandemic’ in NSW
September 14, 2021 | General
More Australians choose to go private to avoid long public hospital waits
The looming crisis in Australia’s public health care system is driving more Australians to take out private cover to avoid massive waiting lists for important… read more about More Australians choose to go private to avoid long public hospital waits
August 17, 2021 | Media
Private health insurance participation across Australia has hit a new all-time high. APRA figures show the number of people with hospital treatment cover increased 46,403… read more about Not-for-profit health insurers committed to returning value to members as pandemic drives participation all-time high
August 5, 2021 | Media
Australia’s mixed public-private health care system tops OECD for outcomes
The world-leading performance of Australia’s health care system has once again been acknowledged in the latest report by US-based research foundation, The Commonwealth Fund. The… read more about Australia’s mixed public-private health care system tops OECD for outcomes
July 30, 2021 | Media
Private insurers say prosthesis price gouging must end: The Australian
Exclusive Members Health research has revealed Australians with private health insurance are forking out more than $780 million for overpriced medical devices and implants, The Australian… read more about Private insurers say prosthesis price gouging must end: The Australian
July 5, 2021 | Media
Young Australians turn to health cover they can trust
Thousands of younger Australians are turning to not-for-profit and member owned health insurers as the value of having fast access to high quality care and… read more about Young Australians turn to health cover they can trust