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Are private hospitals really in trouble? And is more public funding the answer?
SHINE SA Condemns Proposed Abortion Ban in South Australia
Draining superannuation for medical treatment is driving up costs for all Australians
APRA consults on minor updates to the prudential framework for ADIs, insurers and RSE licensees
Australians with health insurance will not lose access to private hospitals: peak body for health funds
Avoid Tax Time Shock | Australian Taxation Office
NEW HELPLINE TO MAKE SURE PATIENT VOICES ARE HEARD
Building a healthy region – together
Silent prayer outside of abortion clinics is a form of reproductive coercion
APRA announces internal reorganisation to better support strategic priorities
AMA urges Queensland private hospitals and insurers to put the needs of patients first 
New data shows private health insurer funding for private hospitals reaches all-time high
APRA releases quarterly private health insurance statistics for June 2024
Catholic Health Australia backs UnitingCare Queensland hospitals and patients in fight for a fair funding deal from insurers
Canberra Hears National Seniors Australia
APRA releases enhanced quarterly insurance statistics
APRA finalises new cross-industry Prudential Standard CPS 001 Defined terms
More action needed to protect patients from harmful medical devices following TGA crack down on spinal cord stimulators
New data shows rising health insurer profits as patients lose out: CHA
Thinking about trying physiotherapy for endometriosis pain? Here’s what to expect
Sarcopenic obesity can rob people of their strength – but even brief bursts of exercise help a lot
On your mark, get set, lodge! | Australian Taxation Office
PHA commends nib’s Mark Fitzgibbon for exceptional commitment to Australian healthcare
Congratulations Dr Danielle McMullen on your election as next AMA President
APRA releases annual Private Health Insurance Coverage Survey
Cancer costs for Americans with private health insurance rose after the ACA rollout and fell for those with Medicaid
Dr Danielle McMullen elected unopposed as new AMA President
Obstetricians urged to reduce fees for private maternity care in a cost-of-living crisis
APRA releases response to consultation on minor amendments to prudential framework for ADIs and insurers
First interregional meeting on the governance of the private health sector
How does Australia’s progressive tax system work – and what is ‘bracket creep’?
Blood Service workers celebrate long-awaited pay parity and cost of living settlement
Parliament calls out Australia’s diabetes crisis, while soaring insulin pump prices cost patients double
AMA calls for resolution to St Vincent’s and nib dispute
AMA urges St Vincent’s and nib to put the needs of patients first
Private health at risk unless insurers give more back to patients and hospitals
Miles Government Delivers: Seventh Satellite Hospital to open this month at Bribie Island
Premium round reform needed to sustain private healthcare
GMHBA returns an additional $62 million of unspent COVID premiums to members
Election 2024: which party’s proposal to shorten NHS waiting times looks most credible?
EDs achieve for Queenslanders despite increase in demand
Why people are spending their own money on healthcare rather than wait for the NHS
NSW Budget delivers cost of living hit for four million private health insurance holders
Greens Will Make Ambulances Free
AMA Submission on Private Health Insurance premium round process calls for transparency and independent regulator
Healing hands, Queensland unveils $1.7 billion to grow healthcare workforce
Insurance industry to pay its fair share for health care
Alliance raises concerns over new health insurance extras