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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

Not-for-profit health insurers committed to returning value to members as pandemic drives participation all-time high

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

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

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

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

NSW public hospitals “struggling to cope with current demand”, says AMA

Just over a quarter of NSW public hospital patients – 27.6 per cent – were not treated within the clinically recommended time, an increase of… read more about NSW public hospitals “struggling to cope with current demand”, says AMA