Pressure on Hunt after ruling
Health Minister Greg Hunt is under pressure to deliver on long-promised reforms to the private health insurance market.
Medibank
Medibank vindicated in ACCC claim
A court has rejected ACCC allegations that Medibank Private misled customers over a move to limit benefits.
ACCC’s Medibank case thrown out
The Federal Court has dismissed the ACCC’s high-profile case against private health insurer Medibank.
Health cover at ‘tipping point’
Medibank boss Craig Drummond has warned that the health insurance sector is at a ‘critical juncture’.
Medibank maps nation of claims
People in NSW are more likely to go to the optometrist while Victorians are the biggest spenders on physiotherapy.
Call for better primary care
Health insurance giant Medibank is pushing for a greater focus on primary care, instead of surgery intervention.
Day patients kept ‘needlessly’
Medibank says surgeons are ignoring guidelines on day procedures for hernia to keep patients in hospital overnight.
NIB’s nip and tuck hurts Medibank
Whether a customer, an investor or concerned citizen, you might think the health insurance system is in crisis.
Deal to keep fees honest
New arrangements between Medibank and Healthshare will factor in finances when discussing referrals.
An unhealthy state of affairs
Health costs are on track to swallow the budget, and the market is sadly failing consumers.
Huge mark-up for prosthetics
Health insurers have renewed calls for the federal government to address the high cost of prostheses.
$430,599 top Medibank claim
Medibank’s claims list for 2016 shows shows substantial increases in hospital admissions and benefits paid.
Specialists ‘driving up costs’
Medibank reveals that for common overnight procedures, the average out-of-pocket cost to private patients has jumped.
Medibank sets turnaround goals
Craig Drummond has revealed his three-year targets for the insurer in his first major strategy update.
Medibank must mend its ways
Medibank’s base is eroding at a faster clip than its peers and investors need to keep a close watch on its vital signs.
Medibank taps NAB exec as CFO
Medibank has signalled that the appointment of NAB alumnus Mark Rogers as CFO marks the end of its managerial shake-up.
Lower Medibank premium hike?
The health insurance giant could be set to deliver its lowest premium lift in five years.
Medibank offers grim diagnosis
Medibank Private has flagged a soft start to the year as it warns of a persistently “challenging” market environment.
Record health insurance gripes
Health insurance complaints have soared to an all-time record high, with Medibank counting for the bulk.
Drummond shakes up Medibank
Medibank boss Craig Drummond has flexed his muscle with a major reshuffle of the health insurer’s executive team.
Medibank in exec shake-up
Medibank is on the hunt for a new chief financial officer as it tries to do more to impress customers.
Medibank to focus on customers
Medibank’s new boss, Craig Drummond, will use lessons from banking in a major shake-up of the health insurer.
Medibank refocus needed: CEO
Medibank’s boss warns the insurer has a “lot of work” to do to lift its performance, as it posted a 46pc rise in profit.
Stoush risks Medibank revenue
Medibank’s fight with the ACCC over misleading conduct allegations may deal a blow to revenues.
Surgery cheaper in the US
Medibank has warned that ‘market failure’ is making some surgical procedures more expensive here than in the US.
Glitch hits Medibank statements
New Medibank Private chief executive Craig Drummond has apologised for failing to give members annual tax statements.
Snafu exposes Medibank’s flaws
The latest stuff-up at Medibank reveals a pressing need for the insurer to put more of a focus on the needs of customers.
Medibank Private needs surgery
Craig Drummond faces a monumental task to get Medibank Private into shape amid falling market share.
Medibank mounts conduct defence
Medibank Private will likely argue it was trying to stop doctors overcharging when it faces the ACCC in court.
Can a health insurer be trusted?
Policy providers are letting consumers down in droves, and insurers can get away with an awful lot.
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