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ACT Government must abandon its secret $180 tax on health insurance

ACT residents hit with $180 health insurance tax

Specialist doctors hit Australians with soaring out-of-pocket bills

Dr Rachel David spoke to ABC Radio Sydney about the rising cost to specialist doctors in some parts of Australia and what can be done to improve access

High growth product groups on the Prescribed List

Doctors and health funds call for spinal cord stimulators to be banned

Health insurers working with natural therapists to develop accreditation and claims framework

Health insurers lift payments to private hospitals to help them through a difficult period

Specialist doctors’ fees threaten the future of private hospitals

Dr Rachel David spoke with 2SM radio in Sydney about why access to specialist doctors in the community is affecting private hospitals

Rudd Abandons Private Health

200,000 Extra Australians Now Relying On Public Hospitals For Care

Almost one million drop or downgrade PHI cover

Forcing More Australians Onto Public Hospital Waiting Lists Is Not An “Insignificant” Matter

Senate Report Ignores the Facts

Clinically Equivalent “No-Gap” Prostheses

Private Health – A Safer Option

AHIA 2009 Conference – Private Health Insurance: Investing in the Future

Swan’s Assault on Private Health Hurts Older Australians

Private Health Insurance Funds Welcome Hospital Ranking