The Australian Private Hospitals Association has used its 2020-21 Federal Budget submission to call for the restoration of the Private Health Insurance Rebate to 30 per cent for people in the lowest income tier.
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Latest News Private hospitals call for rebate restoration January 21, 2020
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Latest News Medibank Private leaders share thoughts on healthcare trends January 21, 2020Some of Medibank Private's most senior executives have outlined their thoughts on healthcare trends that will continue to emerge in 2020.
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Latest News Bupa welcomes launch of cost finder website January 21, 2020Bupa has welcomed the launch of the federal government’s Medical Costs Finder website describing it as a "significant step forward in improving the visibility of out of pocket costs".
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Latest News Cochlear's Anthony Bishop on the impact of a ‘humbling’ experience December 19, 2019Anthony Bishop, who leads Cochlear in the Asia Pacific region, says one of the most impactful parts of his job is the ‘humbling’ experience of meeting the families of profoundly deaf children who are able to hear for the first time.
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Latest News HCF teams up with Tresillian for 'SleepWellBaby' app December 19, 2019HCF has teamed up with Tresillian to develop a new app-based program, called SleepWellBaby, that is designed to help parents of newborns and toddlers up to 3 years draw gain confidence in their roles as mums and dads.
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Latest News More grants for participation in international clinical trials December 19, 2019The federal government has announced $5 million to allow Australian researchers and patients to participate in three international clinical trials of new treatments.
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Latest News Need for future focus on prevention December 17, 2019Medibank chief medical officer Dr Linda Swan says Australia has a very good health system but the focus needs to shift to prevention rather than cure.
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Latest News Budget update confirms funding for new Medicare services December 17, 2019The federal government used yesterday's Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook to confirm funding for a number of new Medicare-funded services.
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