Medibank Private
Much-loved executive dies in farm accident
Respected executive Lisa Ronson died on Saturday after her quad bike rolled over and crashed in Ullina near Daylesford, with WorkSafe Victoria to investigate the accident.
- by Roy Ward
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NSW has raised taxes on private health funds. Here’s what that means for premiums
Health fund HCF has agreed to cover the cost of their members staying in public hospitals to avoid a tax hike, which the sector says will force premiums higher.
- by Angus Thomson
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Healthcare
Australia could save $7 billion by turning homes into hospitals
Leonard’s home became his hospital, complete with his wife, his own bed and his dog.
- by Kate Aubusson
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Cybersecurity
‘The next threat’: Former UK cybersecurity chief’s warning for Australia
Australians have been affected by attacks on the likes of Optus and Medibank but they will likely pale in comparison to more disruptive incidents that could be on the horizon.
- by David Swan
Private health insurance premiums tipped to jump as claims rise
Australia’s largest private health insurers say premiums need to rise significantly, but not their own payments to private hospitals.
- by Colin Kruger
Privacy watchdog sues Medibank over cyber hack
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner alleges Medibank breached privacy laws and exposed its customers to risk of identity theft, extortion and financial crime.
- by David Swan
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Cybersecurity
Compensation for Medibank hack victims could be fast-tracked
The privacy watchdog is proceeding with a complaint filed on behalf of millions of Medibank cyberattack victims, which could fast-track compensation claims.
- by Colin Kruger
Opinion
Health insurance
How to manage now private health insurance costs are (seriously) rising
If you want to keep your coverage but can’t find the extra money, there are a number of options available to you.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Governance
This corporate queen is right – the era of board entitlement must end
Australia’s elite boards are still littered with time-served directors who are part of an entitlement club of similarly minded seat warmers.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Private health insurance premiums to rise 3 per cent on average
Health Minister Mark Butler has emphasised the annual increase – which comes into effect on April 1 – is lower than the annual rise in wages.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Cybersecurity
Medibank cyberattacker reportedly detained in Russia
An Australian Federal Police spokesperson said it was “aware of reports” Aleksandr Ermakov had been detained for alleged cyber crimes.
- by Lachlan Abbott
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