Opinion
Australia’s great private health insurance comeback
Nine consecutive quarters of membership growth from the beginning of the pandemic has quietened talk of a so-called ‘death spiral’.
Rachel DavidCEO of Private Healthcare AustraliaThe COVID-19 pandemic challenged our health system like never before and created unparalleled pressure on medical staff, supply chains and hospitals. The consequences are still being felt across the health sector.
There was, however, one part of the health economy that quietly turned around. Australians signed up for private health insurance in record numbers, with the latest APRA data showing nine consecutive quarters of growth in participation. There are now more than 14.37 million Australians with private health cover.
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