Latest private health News

Corporatisation of healthcare is on the rise in NZ – with likely impacts on access and quality of services
2.6 million Americans lost health insurance in 2025 after ACA subsidies expired, leading to real health consequences
Report Welcome Reminder On Need For Pharmacy Reform
Many elite athletes live with health impacts long after they retire. Should they carry all the costs?
AMA President’s update: Pharmacy prescribing, specialist fees, and more
Private health system reforms must keep health insurance affordable
RACS Surgical Leaders Forum explores the future of surgical care
Patient rights and transparency strengthened for private treatment in public hospitals from today
What Keeps You Up At Night?
Lessons From UK
Young New Zealanders waiting too long for bowel cancer diagnosis – study
AMA President’s update: Ambulance ramping, roundtable with the health minister, primary care taskforce, and more
Private Health Insurance Rebate Update
ASIC and APRA announce FAR changes to reduce administrative burden
Medical indemnity insurer Avant calls for national prescribing safety framework as pharmacist prescribing proposals pushes into complex care
Improving public administration and health outcomes while accelerating climate action would support higher living standards in Latvia
Wes Streeting’s health bill brings back ‘democratic control’ of the NHS in England – but what does it mean?
Como Man Walks 200km While Living With Prostate Cancer
We’ve been testing therapy like it’s a pill – and some patients are paying the price
Government appears to be flying blind on health insurance rebate cuts for older Australians
Same surgery, wildly different prices: Australians urged to shop around for surgeons
UK Greens Leader Zack Polanski joins Victorian Greens fight turning frustration with Labor into replacing them
APRA releases quarterly insurance statistics for March 2026
AMA President’s update: Reconciliation Week, hidden costs of vertical integration, inter-professional collaboration, advocacy, AGM, and more
Future Of Mount Hospital Secured For Patients And Staff
Need a doctor or nurse after hours? How to get virtual or in-person care in Australia – including for free
AMA President’s update: Specialist fees, digital health, diphtheria, and more
Historical Sexual Assault Charges in Tarragindi, QLD
Delivering more affordable fertility treatment for Tasmanian families
CLP working to secure private healthcare in theTerritory
Budget 2026: Good, Bad And Downright Ugly
Budget heaps pressure on broken care system – older Aussies pay the price
RACS Statement On 2026-2027 Australian Federal Budget
AMA President’s update: Budget wins and missed opportunities
A Coalition government would restrict access to welfare payments to Australian citizens
Labor’s Budget Reduces Access To Essential Healthcare
Statement from the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services
Budget eases pressures but must make healthcare easier to use, consumers say
Budget not enough to safeguard our health system’s future
Budget delivers for older Australians, homeless youth, end of life care: CHA
Older Australians among biggest Budget losers as health insurance rebate cut hits seniors
Healthcare Reforms Tomorrow Night’s Budget Must Contain
Insurance Rebate Anger Tip Of Iceberg
Federal Private Health Changes To Hit Older Tasmanians
Reform needed to protect consumers and address issues in private health
Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend
NSA Welcomes Important Aged Care Changes
AMA President’s update: International medical graduates, Ahpra, fees in the press, Have the Jab Chat campaign