Media Releases
Revealed: the states and territories where people face the highest out-of-pocket costs for private medical care
People in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Queensland are being hit with the highest out-of-pocket fees for…
Health funds welcome plan to reveal thousands of specialist doctors’ fees for the first time
About 11,000 specialist doctors will be obliged to publish their fees on the Government’s Medical Costs Finder website in a…
Health funds call for urgent action to crack down on inflated specialist doctor fees
Too many Australians are being hit with unexpected medical bills and excessive fees from specialist doctors who are sometimes charging…
Health funds offer rescue package to private hospitals in genuine need
Health funds have today put forward a proposal offering short-term financial assistance for private hospitals in areas of need that…
Former Victorian Premier John Brumby appointed Independent Chair of Private Healthcare Australia
Private Healthcare Australia has appointed former Victorian Premier, John Brumby, to the position of Independent Chair.
Health insurance membership grows despite cost-of-living pressures
A growing number of Australians are investing in health insurance so they can receive fast, high-quality healthcare with their choice…