Interviews and Transcripts
Dr Rachel David discussed growth in private health insurance membership in Queensland on ABC Breakfast
Look, we have seen new memberships. We’ve seen about 160,000 people join a health fund in Queensland over the last…
PHA CEO Dr Rachel David discusses the importance of the Medicare Levy Surcharge on Radio 5AA
Well, look, I think the Medicare levy surcharge is designed to actually make the system more fair. And bear in…
PHA CEO Dr Rachel David spoke with ABC Tasmania about the increase in superannuation withdrawals to fund medical procedures
Well, look, we’ve seen a very sharp rise in medical out-of-pocket costs for some services, which can be hard to…
PHA CEO Dr Rachel David discusses the value of private health insurance for regional and rural Australians on 2BS Bathurst radio
Look, what we’ve seen, particularly over the last two and a half years since the pandemic, is actually a surge…
PHA CEO Dr Rachel David talks to Radio 6PR about barriers preventing health funds paying for chronic disease management programs
Well, look, traditionally, we’ve only been allowed in private health insurance, really, to cover for hospital care, dental, and some…
PHA CEO Dr Rachel David speaks with ABC Radio Darwin on preventative health programs
Well, look, traditionally, health funds have been very good at doing what they’re regulated to do, which is to fund…