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PHA’s CEO Dr Rachel David spoke with radio 5aa about the implications of withdrawing super for dental and medical treatment

Draining superannuation for dental care is driving up costs for all Australians

Keeping premiums affordable keeps pressure off public hospitals

Prescribed list wind back risks higher health insurance premiums

Dr Rachel David spoke with ABC Radio Brisbane about private hospitals and gold cover

Government must stop compelling health insurance funds to pay for ineffective medical care and dangerous, discredited medical devices

Dr Rachel David spoke with 5AA on the Four Corners investigation into spine surgery for back pain

Fraud, waste and abuse rife in Australia’s ‘back pain industry’

Dr Rachel David discusses patients being pressured to use their private health insurance in public hospitals on Radio 5AA

Dr Rachel David discusses the impact of inflation on hospitals and premiums on ABC Radio Brisbane

Submission to the Treasury: PHI Prudential Supervision Bill 2015

Private Healthcare Australia calls for Prostheses Pricing Reform

Submission to APRA on Private Health Insurance Changes : PHIAC to APRA transition

Submission to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee: Inquiry into PHI Prudential Supervision Bill 2015

Submission to the Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs: Inquiry into the Private Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (Base Premium) Bill 2013

Privately Insured Australians Want Quality and Safety

PHA calls for Inquiry into Wastage in Healthcare

Media Statement from PHA President, Rob Bransby

‘No more excuses’ – PHA supports efforts by health insurers to minimise preventable errors in hospital care

PHA Welcomes Public Consultation