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Private hospitals working to address elective surgery backlog November 25, 2021

The latest data from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority shows there were 995,540 episodes of care in private hospitals during the three months to the end of September.

Dr Rachel David: APRA report 'reveals risks' to Australia’s health system November 25, 2021

Private Healthcare Australia chief executive Dr Rachel David says the latest Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) report has highlighted the "urgent need" for reform of the way commonly used medical devices are priced.

Latest statistical update triggers renewed debate over PL reform November 25, 2021

A renewed debate over the reform of medical device pricing in response to the latest data released by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.

nib announces investment in digital health start-up November 25, 2021

Managing director Mark Fitzgibbon said the deal will help 'bring to life' elements of nib’s payer to partner strategy as it moves towards being as much about good health and disease prevention.

New survey reveals 'stress' about holiday season after a 'bad year' November 25, 2021

HCF says a new consumer insights report on Australia's health has revealed that 71 per cent of people are bracing for a stressful holiday season because of pressure to make it perfect to compensate for a ‘bad year’.

Study investigating new treatment for pancreatic cancer November 23, 2021

An Australian-first study is underway to determine whether using electrical charges to destroy pancreatic cancer cells can lead to improved survival rates for some patients.

New device approved for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy November 23, 2021

UK medical technology company LivaNova has announced TGA approval of its SenTiva for the treatment of patients with drug-resistant epilepsy.

Icon Group secures new investor to support growth November 23, 2021

Icon Group has a network of comprehensive cancer centres and clinical research hubs in Australia, Singapore, Mainland China, Hong Kong and New Zealand.

HCF announces record member growth in 2021 November 23, 2021

The company, which said the result was 1.6 times higher than the industry rate, now has an 11.6 per cent market share.

Labor says device sector should not be the 'whipping boy' for reform November 18, 2021

Shadow health minister Mark Butler said the medical device sector "cannot be the whipping boy" for reform of private health insurance.

Airseed Technologies wins Bupa APAC’s eco-Disruptive competition November 18, 2021

Australian start-up Airseed Technologies has been announced as Asia Pacific’s winner of Bupa’s inaugural international eco-Disruptive program.

HCF start-up 'flips' insurance with the industry’s first single-day injury cover November 17, 2021

An insurtech start-up has launched Australia’s first on-demand injury cover that could challenge consumer perceptions of insurance.

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Private hospitals working to address elective surgery backlog

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Study investigating new treatment for pancreatic cancer

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