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Managed Care risk to Australia’s healthcare system

Australia’s peak not for profit health fund group has accused major for-profit insurers of risking the “Americanisation” of the nation’s medical system. The CEO of… read more about Managed Care risk to Australia’s healthcare system

More Australians switching to private health cover according to the latest APRA figures

The latest private health insurance figures from APRA have once again demonstrated Australians’ confidence in the industry. Cover for hospital treatment grew by more than… read more about More Australians switching to private health cover according to the latest APRA figures

Health Self-Perceptions? We’re Dreamin’!

A national survey shows Australians are living in a fool’s paradise when it comes to perceptions of our own physical and mental health. Despite confessing… read more about Health Self-Perceptions? We’re Dreamin’!

Insurers deliver lowest premium increase in two decades, now time for Government to restore the rebate

Health insurers have delivered the lowest average premium increase in two decades, adding to an already exceptional response to the COVID-19 pandemic to improve affordability… read more about Insurers deliver lowest premium increase in two decades, now time for Government to restore the rebate

Young people are getting covered with Members Health funds

Younger Australians are flocking to not-for-profit and member-owned health funds in their thousands. According to Government data, as a group the 26 Members Health funds… read more about Young people are getting covered with Members Health funds

Health funds’ exceptional response during COVID-19 to be commended

The latest report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has downplayed the extraordinary lengths that private health insurers have gone to care for… read more about Health funds’ exceptional response during COVID-19 to be commended