Media Releases
Australian Health Funds Announce Tele-Physiotherapy Consultations
Private health funds are fast tracking access for members to tele-physiotherapy consultations while Australians’ movements are restricted by the COVID…
Australian Health Funds – Premium Relief and Teleconsultation Measures
Private Healthcare Australia Chief Executive Dr Rachel David said health fund members experiencing financial distress as a result of the…
Latest private health data shows record benefits paid as out of control medical device costs continue to cannibalise benefits and value
APRA data released today shows prostheses benefits have risen 6.6% in just three months and up 5.1% in the year…
Whole Healthcare Sector Needs to Heed APRA’s Wake-Up Call
APRA’s analysis of the private health insurance industry highlights many of the issues the Government and industry is already working…
Fee transparency website an important first step for patients
The Federal Government’s fee transparency website is an important first step in helping private patients manage out-of-pocket costs. By publishing…
Lowest premium increase in 19 years
Australian health funds have delivered the lowest premium increase in 19 years, by creating efficiencies and using retained capital. The…