Media Releases
Revelations about secret kickbacks paid against medical device benefits highlight urgent need for further reform of medical device regulation in Australia
“Revelations by the ABC 7.30 Report yesterday about secret rebates paid against cardiac device benefits must be swiftly dealt with…
Arbitrary cap on premiums threatens future of smaller health funds
The CEO of Private Healthcare Australia Dr Rachel David has confirmed Australia’s smaller regional and employee-based health funds will be…
Cancer claims incorrect
Media reports that women will only be covered for breast cancer treatment under the most expensive health fund policies are…
Urgent action on out-of-pocket expenses required for private health to remain viable
Private Healthcare Australia Chief Executive Dr Rachel David has called for a whole-of-sector commitment to increase transparency and tackle escalating…
State Governments must stop the cost-shifting madness and recommit to Medicare principles
“The harvesting of patients from public emergency departments and pressuring them to go private, risks undermining Medicare and the Australian…
Total PHI membership hits record numbers
Private Health Insurance reforms have had a positive impact on PHI membership with the latest APRA figures showing an extra…