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All the latest news and media related to Members Health and Australia’s private health insurance industry.
June 23, 2021 | Media
New Dependents Bill promises to save young people thousands, but more is needed
The latest private health insurance reforms have passed the Australian Parliament, allowing young people to remain on their parents health cover until age 31, and… read more about New Dependents Bill promises to save young people thousands, but more is needed
June 22, 2021 | Media
Health and socioeconomic inequalities of Australian children revealed
Mirage.News writes about a new report revealing health and socioeconomic inequalities of Australian children and youth including potential years of life lost, hospital emergency visits,… read more about Health and socioeconomic inequalities of Australian children revealed
June 9, 2021 | Media
Key facts about the Medicare Benefits Schedule changes
Changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) are underway and have the support of doctors, The Australian writes. The changes bring about reforms to MBS… read more about Key facts about the Medicare Benefits Schedule changes
June 7, 2021 | Media
The Guardian: Australia’s maternity wards strained as evidence mounts of COVID-19 baby boom
The Guardian Australia writes demand for maternity services is increasing in some parts of Victoria, prompting fears the public system is ‘at breaking point’. Victoria’s… read more about The Guardian: Australia’s maternity wards strained as evidence mounts of COVID-19 baby boom
May 18, 2021 | Media
Sustained growth and record benefits signal Australia’s confidence in private health
Confidence in Australia’s private health care system continues to grow with the latest statistics showing more people are taking out hospital and general treatment cover…. read more about Sustained growth and record benefits signal Australia’s confidence in private health
March 19, 2021 | Media
Consumers beware: Public hospital waits trigger risky Buy-Now, Pay-Later healthcare
Swelling public hospital waiting lists across the country are giving rise to risky buy-now, pay-later schemes for procedures in Australia’s private health care system. Matthew… read more about Consumers beware: Public hospital waits trigger risky Buy-Now, Pay-Later healthcare