A new report by Mandala examines the rising burden of out-of-pocket costs for Australians using the private health system. It outlines the drivers, policy options, and the potential cost of inaction.
Policy & Research
Australia’s Surgical Surcharge: How Australians are paying too much for medical devices through the Prescribed List of Medical Devices
A new report by Mandala shows the damaging impact overpricing of generic medical devices has on Australia’s health system and private health insurance premiums.
There’s no place like home – reforming out-of-hospital care
A significant refocus of Australia’s health system on the provision of healthcare outside hospital settings will be critical to its long term sustainability, and ensuring it meets the demands of 21st century Australia, a landmark report has found.
High growth product groups on the Prostheses List
This report highlights areas of the Prostheses List where there was high growth between 2019-20 and 2020-21. Changes to MBS service levels are the most common reason for a Prostheses List product group to experience high growth, as expected.