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HCF joins Members Health November 14, 2019

HCF has joined Members Health, the representative group of not-for-profit, member-owned, regional and community-based private health insurers. “Members health before profit is our guiding...

Stuck in a debate that only makes things worse November 14, 2019

Why would anyone think it sustainable for private health insurance premiums to consistently rise at an annual average rate below spending in other areas of the health system?

Medibank: Researching our way back to better health November 14, 2019

Medibank's chief medical officer Dr Linda Swan says simple numbers tell the story of the challenges confronting Australia's health system.

nib partners with orthopaedic surgeons on out-of-pocket costs November 11, 2019

According to nib managing director, Mark Fitzgibbon, the partnership reflects nib’s ongoing commitment to improving the member experience and reducing the uncertainty around surgery costs that members too often experience.

Bowen maintains pressure on flash monitors November 11, 2019

Shadow health minister Chris Bowen continues to remind the federal government of its commitment to fund flash monitors for Australians living with type-1 diabetes.

Medibank employees gather for annual 'Hackathon' November 11, 2019

"Our goal with the hackathon was to focus on the experience people were having in their healthcare journey and how we might instigate positive change," said senior executive of Medibank Group strategy and innovation, Jodie Granger.

Medibank updates on 'higher than expected claims' November 7, 2019

The medical device industry has challenged Medibank on its claim the "elevated" cost of prostheses are contributing to higher than expected claims.

HCF recognised at 2019 Australian Service Excellence Awards November 7, 2019

The awards hosted by the Customer Service Institute of Australia are considered the country's leading customer service awards event.

Members Health welcomes fund growth November 7, 2019

Members Health says the 27 not-for-profit health insurers it represents have "recorded another year of exceptional membership growth".

Rebate spend finishes lower than forecast November 4, 2019

The Department of Health's 2018-19 annual report has confirmed government spending on the private health insurance rebate came in over $100 million less than expected in the Budget.

nib foundation announces new million-dollar grant November 4, 2019

The nib foundation has announced it will donate $1 million to help fund programs aimed specifically at 'closing the gap' in health and life expectancy outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

COAG health council backs action on mental health November 4, 2019

Australia's health ministers have endorsed a move for an improved national mental health system and added 'Quality Use of Medicines and Medicines Safety' as the tenth National Health Priority Area.

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HCF joins Members Health

Stuck in a debate that only makes things worse

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nib partners with orthopaedic surgeons on out-of-pocket costs

Bowen maintains pressure on flash monitors

Medibank employees gather for annual 'Hackathon'

Medibank updates on 'higher than expected claims'

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