Medibank hands back the cash
David Koczkar knows that in the present climate it’s better to be offering discounts than ramping up fees.
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Covid boost: Medibank to return $105m to customers
Two million Medibank policyholders are set to benefit from the handback of money saved as the pandemic limited claims.
Insurer hands out virus relief
One of the nation’s largest private health insurers will hand back millions of dollars to customers impacted by recent lockdowns.
New Medibank chief’s aim for affordability
Incoming Medibank chief executive David Koczkar will continue the health insurer’s strategy of acquiring strategic stakes in hospitals.
Medibank eyes Healthe Care
Medibank could be back on the acquisition trail and this time within its sights is thought to be the hospital operator Healthe Care.
Medibank looks at Ballantyne
A new name has emerged among the contenders for the chief executive role at Medibank — former Healthscope managing director Gordon Ballantyne.
Medibank to open new ‘no gap’ Melbourne hospital
Respected surgeon Michael Grigg to spearhead new short-stay hospital in Melbourne’s inner east.
Dialling in to show respect
Events of recent weeks in Canberra highlight some important loose ends for Medibank boss Craig Drummond to hopefully tie off before he exits.
Drummond banks a healthy haul
He’s a few years shy of legal retirement age, but with a hefty parting payment Medibank’s Craig Drummond will not need to rely on any pension.
CEOs declare economy has ‘turned the corner’
Major retail, media, health, and property companies are riding a lift in confidence and are chasing opportunities that the pandemic crisis has thrown up.
ASX sinks, Scentre in $3.7bn loss
Stocks close down after hitting fresh 3-week intraday low. Bitcoin tumbled, Bega profits soar, Nine sees ad rebound, Viva loss, WiseTech profit hit.
Medibank chief’s healthy time to go
In the lead up to Craig Drummond’s 60th birthday at the weekend he was having a “long hard think” about life.
Pandemic pivot has a silver lining
We need to protect our health system and make it even better — the pandemic showed us how to, says Medibank CEO Craig Drummond.
Medibank gives Myhealth Medical a check-up
The Australian listed private health insurer Medibank is believed to be competing with at least one family office for Myhealth Medical.
ASX snaps 5-day winning streak
ASX closes firmly lower despite hitting an 8-month high in early trade, while Telstra surged on restructure news.
Medibank names new chair, profit sinks 31pc
Medibank says expected COVID-19 savings have failed to eventuate, as the health insurer announced a change at the top.
Reasons behind major insurer’s profit slide
One of Australia’s largest private health insurers has incurred a large profit slump, with the industry struggling to attract young members.
Doctors seek Medibank meeting
AMA wants to ensure clinical independence to avoid a US-style model where health insurers have a greater say over patient care.
Medibank takes hospital stake
Australia’s biggest private health insurer has started investing in hospitals to combat spiralling out-of-pocket costs.
ACCC boss fights for stiffer laws
Competition tsar Rod Sims has signalled he will lobby government for new laws cracking down on unfair treatment of consumers.
Rehab beats births for admissions
Rehabilitation treatment has overtaken childbirth as the most common reason for a hospital stay for Medibank customers.
ACCC ups pursuit of Medibank
The consumer watchdog is launching a renewed bid to prosecute thye health fund over coverage of in-hospital services.
Medibank takes swipe at ALP cap
Medibank’s boss has warned that the ALP’s plan to cap increases in health insurance costs at 2pc is not sustainable.
Medibank scraps mental health wait
Medibank is boosting its offering for mental health services to expand on government reforms in the sector.
Medibank dig at premium cap
Medibank boss Craig Drummond has said the ALP’s promise to cap annual healthcare premiums fails to grasp the wider issues.
Medibank awards ‘loyalty bonus’
Amid growing pressure over health insurance affordability, Medibank has pledged to return $20m to its best customers.
Labor short-changes patients
Capping private health premiums will not contain costs.
Medibank chief Craig Drummond says the issue of rising out-of-pocket medical costs must be addressed.
Medibank invests in home rehab
Medibank is beefing up its push for more home care with a $4 million investment in knee and hip rehabilitation.
Medibank offers in-home rehab
Medibank will today begin offering in-home rehab for joint replacement patients.
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