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PHI Rebate Keeps Pressure off Public Hospitals

Private patients paying too much for medical implants and surgical supplies

Statement from PHA Chief Executive Dr Rachel David on Private Health Fund Premiums

Appointment of CEO Private Healthcare Australia – Dr Rachel David

Submission to the Federal Government’s PHI Review: Private Health Insurance Consultations 2015-16

Prostheses Pricing Needs Reform

PHI: Value and Choice for Members

PHA Welcomes Public Consultation

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

Media Statement from PHA President, Rob Bransby

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

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

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

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

Prescribed list wind back risks higher health insurance premiums

Keeping premiums affordable keeps pressure off public hospitals

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

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

Dr Rachel David spoke with ABC’s Steve Austin on accessing super for dental treatment

Exorbitant out of pocket costs charged to ACT consumers need urgent investigation