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HCF announces new partnership with flybuys January 23, 2020

HCF has announced it has entered an exclusive partnership that will see flybuys members rewarded for choosing the insurer.

New leadership for the Department of Health January 23, 2020

The Department of Health has a new secretary with incumbent Glenys Beauchamp PSM announcing her retirement from the Australian Public Service after more than two decades.

CMO updates on response to novel coronavirus January 23, 2020

"I want to reassure Australians that to date there have been no confirmed cases in Australia and the risk of transmission in Australia from this novel coronavirus remains low," said Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy.

Private hospitals call for rebate restoration January 21, 2020

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.

Medibank Private leaders share thoughts on healthcare trends January 21, 2020

Some of Medibank Private's most senior executives have outlined their thoughts on healthcare trends that will continue to emerge in 2020.

Bupa welcomes launch of cost finder website January 21, 2020

Bupa 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".

nib downgrades forecast on higher claims expense January 21, 2020

nib has cited higher than expected claims expense as the main cause of the decision to downgrade its profit forecast for the current financial year. The insurer announced a $30 million downgrade,...

Cochlear's Anthony Bishop on the impact of a ‘humbling’ experience December 19, 2019

Anthony 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.

More grants for participation in international clinical trials December 19, 2019

The federal government has announced $5 million to allow Australian researchers and patients to participate in three international clinical trials of new treatments.

HCF teams up with Tresillian for 'SleepWellBaby' app December 19, 2019

HCF 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.

NHMRC releases new guidelines on alcohol December 17, 2019

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released its draft new guidelines on reducing health risks from drinking alcohol.

Need for future focus on prevention December 17, 2019

Medibank 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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