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Government announces aged care Royal Commission September 18, 2018

"Alongside the quality of care, the scope of the Royal Commission needs to focus on supporting and growing the aged care workforce, and meeting the funding needs of the sector," said Jan Adams, managing director of Bupa Villages and Aged Care.

HCF product launch with 'Shark Tank' alumni September 18, 2018

HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, has launched its My Family hospital and extras cover package.

APRA releases new PHI standards and guides September 18, 2018

APRA executive board member Geoff Summerhayes said the new measures would bolster insurers’ resilience as the industry confronted mounting sustainability challenges.

Survey reveals confusion over community rating September 13, 2018

The results of a survey conducted by leading Australian digital health company Healthshare suggest many consumers and GPs remain confused about the 'community rating' policy.

Government announces funding for new treatment trials September 13, 2018

Health minister Greg Hunt has announced $10 million to fund six new rare cancer and rare disease clinical trials.

Health insurers welcome parliamentary support for reforms September 13, 2018

Private Healthcare Australia and the Alliance of Members Health funds have welcomed parliamentary backing for reforms to private health insurance.

PHA slams AMA 'scaremongering' over My Health Record September 13, 2018

Private Healthcare Australia CEO Dr Rachel David says the AMA’s "scaremongering" about health funds accessing My Health Record data demonstrates an astonishing level of ignorance about how health insurance operates.

New collaboration for Melbourne's Monash September 11, 2018

A new Israel-Australia health research centre involving Melbourne's Monash University has been launched in Tel Aviv.

Medibank launches online cost tool September 11, 2018

Medibank has launched a new online tool that enables its policy-holders to compare how much, and how often, a specialist charges out-of-pocket costs.

Primary announces acquisition to grow non-Medicare revenue September 11, 2018

Primary Health Care (ASX:PRY) has announced the acquisition of Montserrat Day Hospitals for a potential price of almost $140 million.

New report updates on Australian aging September 11, 2018

A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has provided updated information on the aging population and their use of the health system.

Senate backs PHI reform legislation September 11, 2018

The Senate has approved legislation implementing the raft of reforms to private health insurance announced by health minister Greg Hunt last year.

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Government announces funding for new treatment trials

Health insurers welcome parliamentary support for reforms

PHA slams AMA 'scaremongering' over My Health Record