About 11,000 specialist doctors will be obliged to publish their fees on the Government’s Medical Costs Finder website in a big win for consumers.
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Health funds call for urgent action to crack down on inflated specialist doctor fees
Too many Australians are being hit with unexpected medical bills and excessive fees from specialist doctors who are sometimes charging more than $950 for a single appointment.
Health funds offer rescue package to private hospitals in genuine need
Health funds have today put forward a proposal offering short-term financial assistance for private hospitals in areas of need that are providing essential services for health fund members.
Former Victorian Premier John Brumby appointed Independent Chair of Private Healthcare Australia
Private Healthcare Australia has appointed former Victorian Premier, John Brumby, to the position of Independent Chair.
Health insurance membership grows despite cost-of-living pressures
A growing number of Australians are investing in health insurance so they can receive fast, high-quality healthcare with their choice of doctor in the private system, new data from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) shows.
Health funds keep premium rise under health inflation but rising costs remain a challenge
Private health insurance premiums will increase by an average 3.73% this year. The increase, announced by Federal Health Minister Mark Butler today, is still below health inflation and will be passed on to health insurance members on April 1.
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Why Private Health Insurance Matters
Private cover helped Karen’s daughter with juvenile arthritis
Gemma was 18 months old when she was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis. Since then, she’s had countless operations on both her feet and knees.
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Cameron was grateful to have private cover after a serious workplace accident
Countless physio sessions covered by his private insurance meant he could get back on the slopes sooner
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Jenna’s childbirth complications were eased with private cover
Suffering preeclampsia and requiring an emergency c-section, Jenna was thankful her private heath cover was there to help every step along the way.
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