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Sicker for longer … and dying younger – how Medicare treats regional Australians like second class citizens
Blame games distract from what’s really impacting costs for patients
Dr Monique Ryan calls for more transparency over private health insurance reforms
Blame games distract from what’s really hitting patients
AMA Medicare Gaps Poster
Fed up with health insurance costs? 5 expert tips to negotiate a better deal
Health Insurance Rebate Slashed For Seniors
Cost-of-living Crunch Hits Farrer Hard
AMA President’s update: Anzac Day, “Have the Jab Chat” launch, peptides, aged care, AMA26, and more
Health insurers urge government to continue rebate discounts for Australians over 65s on low incomes, including aged pension
A free shower is the least older people can expect. But aged care funding misses one key point
Nursing workforce planning must be at the fore of aged care reforms
Cuts to private health insurance rebate disappointing for older Australians, health insurers say
Patients caught in the middle: Landmark survey on specialist fees and out-of-pocket costs shows an outdated system under stress
Pre-budget Submission Launched
Eight in ten Australians financially strained by dental costs as budget looms
Cracks in health system must be remedied with evidence-based reforms
Federal AMA Advocacy: proposed changes to Medical Costs Finder website
GMHBA recognised in 2026 Finder Customer Satisfaction Awards
Help Give Gilgandra Medical Wings > Morning Tea And Clinic Laun
More consultation needed on costs website to avoid repeating mistakes
AMA calls for real reform as private health pressures intensify
How long young cancer patients survive often depends on the insurance they have
Inquiry into access and affordability of medical specialists
UN disability rights committee publishes findings on Lesotho, Liberia, Marshall Islands, Pakistan and Samoa
APRA releases private health insurance risk equalisation statistics for 2024-25
AI, medical ethics and the future of surgery on the agenda as major surgical conference heads to Perth
Top health insurance claims revealed: New data shows what Australians use their cover for at every life stage
APRA appoints two new Executive Directors
Private health reform ‘gap’ leaves patients paying the price
Rising Gold policy premiums reflect growing healthcare costs and the need for reform
Rising Gold policy premiums reflects growing healthcare costs and need for reform
NSA’s Federal Budget 2026 Submission
Government drops eye injection MBS changes following AMA concerns over patient costs
Collaboration will be key to the future success of New Zealand’s health system
A ‘good death’ has a price – and a new study shows not everyone in palliative care can afford it
Peak private hospital bodies back AMA’s call for mandated minimum premiums payouts to consumers
Northern Beaches community to continue to have access to private services
NSW new northern Beaches community to continue to have access to private services
APRA releases quarterly insurance statistics for December 2025
AMA President’s update: Public health, PHI premiums, and preserving the therapeutic touch
Premiums Up 4.4% But Funding For Care Is Not Keeping Pace
With Lowest Premium Rise In Industry, GMHBA Keeps Premium Increases Below Industry Average For Fourth Year Running
Health insurance premiums to rise as healthcare costs and claims increase
2026 Private Health Insurance Premiums
Federal government introduces Medical Costs Finder legislation
Government acts on AMA calls to outlaw phoenixing and improve insurer transparency
Transparency on specialist fees is a welcome and necessary reform

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