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'Fundamental forces' have not been halted by pandemic June 24, 2021

APRA's John Huijsen has told the Health Insurance Summit the sector is successfully navigating the challenges of the pandemic but that its long-term strategic challenges remain unchanged.

Medibank finalises new executive leadership team June 24, 2021

Medibank has announced that recently appointed CEO David Koczkar has made two additional appointments to finalise its new executive leadership team.

nib introduces extensive prescription medicine coverage in New Zealand June 24, 2021

nib has launched a prescription medicines cover in New Zealand with individual benefits up to NZ$300,000 per year for treatments not reimbursed by PHARMAC.

Private insurers launch new code of conduct June 24, 2021

Australia's private health insurers have released their updated Code of Conduct at the annual Health Insurance Summit 2021.

Private insurers launch campaign promoting reform of device pricing June 24, 2021

Private Healthcare Australia has announced the launch of a new campaign that will focus on its call for reform of how medical devices are priced.

People feel more connected to colleagues since returning to office June 22, 2021

A survey of more than 2,000 people across Australia has found many believe the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to them feeling more connected to their colleagues since returning to the office.

Insurers challenge evidence given to inquiry but MTAA not backing down June 22, 2021

Private Healthcare Australia has made a late submission to the current parliamentary inquiry into approval processes for new drugs and novel medical technologies to challenge claims over the impact of planned reforms of medical device pricing.

At day 121, Australia's national immunisation program is still stagnating June 22, 2021

Day 121 of Australia's COVID-19 national immunisation program and an updated analysis shows the speed of its rollout is not accelerating at the same rate as comparable countries in the region.

Bupa says telehealth will be part of the new normal June 17, 2021

Bupa says Australians embraced digital healthcare during COVID-19 lockdowns and digital healthcare is expected to be part of the 'new normal'.

AMA says GPs best placed to advise patients on sexual health June 17, 2021

The AMA says it has told the TGA it strongly opposes any move to allow pharmacists to dispense oral contraceptive pills without a prescription because of the risks it presents to patient safety.

Government commits funds to Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases June 17, 2021

The federal government has announced it will provide $5.9 million for projects focused on cancer prevention among women in vulnerable communities across the world through the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases.

Australians too relaxed on winter eye protection June 15, 2021

Bupa is encouraging Australians to protect their eyes against the unexpected dangers of the winter sun with its optometrists concerned over widespread complacency. Research commissioned by...

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'Fundamental forces' have not been halted by pandemic

Medibank finalises new executive leadership team

nib introduces extensive prescription medicine coverage in New Zealand

Private insurers launch new code of conduct

Private insurers launch campaign promoting reform of device pricing

People feel more connected to colleagues since returning to office

Insurers challenge evidence given to inquiry but MTAA not backing down