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Behind the private health insurance ‘death spiral’

Behind the private health insurance ‘death spiral’

by MedTechnique Consulting | Aug 14, 2019 | Health and Government, Health Insurance

The Grattan Institute report ‘The history and purposes of private insurance’[1] by Stephen Duckett and Kristina Nemet made headlines in Australia last month, particularly the somewhat lurid language describing private health insurance being in a ‘death spiral’....
Are Doctor’s Fees Threatening Private Health Insurance in Australia?

Are Doctor’s Fees Threatening Private Health Insurance in Australia?

by MedTechnique Consulting | May 29, 2018 | Health and Government, Health Insurance, Medical Devices Reimbursement

Australia has a universal healthcare system (Medicare).  There is also has a private health insurance option that covers admissions into private hospitals.  It is understandable that most Australians who are not health economists (unlike yours truly) would consider...

Will there be any changes in the Australian Medical Device Market Post Election?

by MedTechnique Consulting | Jun 29, 2016 | Health and Government, Health Insurance, Medical Devices Reimbursement

Those of us living in Australia have endured a seemingly interminable, quite boring, election campaign.  While health and the Australian Medicare system has been a campaign issue, there has, not surprisingly, been little discussion about medical technology...

Private Health Insurance Premiums Increasing

by MedTechnique Consulting | Apr 4, 2016 | Health Insurance

There has been continuing media coverage around the value of private health insurance in the wake of the latest proposed increases. This article in the Sydney Morning Herald argues the case for opting out. Read more

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