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Medibank CEO Craig Drummond to retire from company February 25, 2021

Medibank CEO Craig Drummond will retire from the company at the end of June having led it for five years.

Medibank half-year result confirms return to policyholder growth February 25, 2021

Medibank has announced its result for the six months to the end of December 2020 highlighting policyholder growth of 49,000 across its portfolio of brands.

APRA: Pandemic has had a 'material effect' on private health insurers February 25, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic had a "material effect" on the performance of the private health insurance sector in 2020, says the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.

Bupa extends mental health support for the rest of 2021 February 25, 2021

Bupa has announced that more than 2.2 million of its customers will receive a $200 increase to their mental health Extras limits until the end of 2021 as additional support in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

nib half year result hit by 'malign' impact of pandemic February 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a "malign" impact across the business of private health insurer nib (ASX:NHF), said the company announcing its half-year result.

Medibank-backed report leads to call for action on loneliness February 23, 2021

Call for action and a national plan to address the impact of loneliness following the release of a report developed by the Consumers Health Forum with the support of the Medibank Better Health Foundation.

Groups issue joint call for 'practical reform' of Prostheses List February 23, 2021

A joint statement from the AMA, APHA, CHF and MTAA says any reform of the Prostheses List must focus on the needs of patients, "including the preservation of access to the most clinically appropriate care."

St.LukesHealth' Paul Lupo: We need to change the status quo February 18, 2021

The CEO of Tasmanian-based private health insurer St.LukesHealth, Paul Lupo, says the status quo is not enough to ensure the health and well-being of people in the state.

Bupa dumps unsustainable bags from store network February 18, 2021

Bupa has announced it will shift to using 100 per cent recyclable paper bags in its optical stores across Australia taking around 100,000 bags out of landfill every year.

Your intellectual property is vital. Are you keeping it safe? February 18, 2021

Adam Gordon, the country manager of data security company Varonis Australia and New Zealand, says the industry's intellectual property is a tempting target for attackers and a valuable prize for unscrupulous competitors.

Medibank says more action required on 'second-wave' reforms February 16, 2021

Medibank has published its submission to the federal government's consultation paper on 'Private health insurance reforms – second wave'.

Greg Hunt launches new online tool to help navigate IVF February 16, 2021

The federal government has boosted support for couples trying to become pregnant through the launch of the new 'YourIVFSuccess' website.

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Medibank CEO Craig Drummond to retire from company

Medibank half-year result confirms return to policyholder growth

APRA: Pandemic has had a 'material effect' on private health insurers

Bupa extends mental health support for the rest of 2021

nib half year result hit by 'malign' impact of pandemic

Medibank-backed report leads to call for action on loneliness

Groups issue joint call for 'practical reform' of Prostheses List