Australia’s second largest private hospital operator is in administration after lenders swooped over a staggering debt pile. Here’s what it means for hospitals, staff and 8700 surgeries schedled this week
You could be paying up to $6000 a year more than you should for health insurance, an investigation has found. Search our health fund calculator to find the best deal.
Amid long public waitlists and the increasing cost of Gold cover, people are forking out thousands for surgery in the private system. What’s the pros and cons?
Despite Medibank, Bupa and nib earning a combined profit of $1.7 billion last year, their customers face higher than average health insurance premium hikes.
Almost one in five Aussies are choosing to go without private health insurance and pay the Medicare Levy Surcharge – but is it worth it?
Leading experts reveal their top six tips on how to get the best deal on your private health insurance – including this warning on a mistake couples often make.
Millions of Aussies are rushing to make appointments so they can claim extras from their health insurance before the December 31 cut off.
Health fund members will be slugged with a price hike for private hospital care after contract negotiations between a major insurer and a major hospital group broke down.
Australians battling cost of living increases will get a hip pocket boost when changes to health fund subsidies take effect next month. See how much you could save.
Australians are divided over whether raising the Medicare rebate is the best way to get better value from our health insurance. See comments, have your say.
Retired nurse Anne Leonard was hit with a huge out-of-pocket bill for her recent surgery, as hundreds of thousands of patients are being forced to raid their superannuation to pay outrageous medical gap fees.
Private health insurance data has revealed Australia’s stingiest funds and those that give back the most cash to members. See the list and try our calculator to get a better deal.
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