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Price gouging doctors should be named and shamed
All specialist doctors’ fees should be published on the Government’s Medical Cost Finder website so consumers know who is charging…
Medicare has served us well but it’s time for a mid-life health check
Private Healthcare Australia CEO Dr Rachel David said a successful universal health scheme requires a strong and vibrant private scheme…
Health funds call for ‘surprise billing law’ as new data reveals soaring out-of-pocket costs for medical procedures.
Australia needs tougher laws to protect consumers from unexpected bills in the private health system, where 60 percent of all…
Vaping lands 178 people in hospital including children
The latest data from Private Healthcare Australia – the peak body for health insurers – reveals seven children aged under…
Consumers urged to be cautious about spinal cord stimulators for pain
CEO of Private Healthcare Australia Dr Rachel David said a survey of consumers published today by Pain Australia should be…
Health insurance premiums must rise to cover inflation and soaring use of hospital services
Inflation and soaring use of private healthcare will affect the cost of health insurance over the next year, but health…