05 Feb 2026Policy & Research
Restoring affordable access to specialist care in Australia
In this new report, Mandala and Private Healthcare Australia (PHA) examine the affordability of specialist care in Australia. The analysis shows that specialist fees are increasing, intensifying cost-of-living pressures for consumers and further undermining the affordability of healthcare. The report outlines a targeted package of measures designed to strengthen consumers’ ability to access high-quality care of their choosing, at fair and transparent costs.
You can view the report here.
