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Hospitals
Painful contraction for private maternity hospitals
One in four women gives birth in private hospitals. The collapse of private obstetrics will have huge flow-on effects for the public system.
- by Kate Aubusson
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Doctors fear elective surgery lists will blow out again
Victoria blitzed elective surgery waiting lists down after the pandemic, but looming health cuts threaten to blow them out again and force more people to take out private health insurance.
- by Jewel Topsfield
Thousands of patients face massive cost hikes as hospitals pull plug on NIB
St Vincent’s Health Australia has given notice to the insurance giant that it will terminate its contract after negotiations broke down.
- by Kate Aubusson
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Surfing
When Brett scalped himself on a remote island, a Learjet flew him to hospital
Drinking too much overseas can void your travel insurance. Being forgetful about your luggage may also mean you won’t get covered. And if you like extreme sports, or a cruise, check the fine print.
- by Julie Power
Analysis
Analysis
Why you could be wasting a lot of money on basic health insurance
Those on basic hospital policies may not realise they could be getting a lot more cover by paying a few more dollars a month.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Opinion
How to instantly claim an extra $400 if you have private health
Would an instant extra $400 help right now? Because if you have private health, that may be on offer.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
This $24m website should let you compare medical fees. Only 20 doctors have used it
“So, over $1 million per doctor on the website?” Senator David Pocock asked department officials at budget estimates.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Opinion
Healthcare
Yes, an ‘ADHD tax’ is a real thing. I know because I pay it every day
We work and strive to live normal lives. But our financial, workplace, education and legal systems are all designed for neurotypical people. And that comes at a price.
- by Caroline Zielinski
Opinion
Tripologist
Australian travellers can get free healthcare overseas, but beware this trap
While Australia has healthcare agreements with 11 other countries that mean you can access their health systems for free, there are some issues to be aware of.
A DV survivor’s lament: Are women any safer now than 30 years ago?
I can only hope that things have changed, but I fear they have become worse.
Analysis
Analysis
Apple watches, cinema tickets: Are health insurance perks worth it?
Customers have been warned that new health insurer incentives should not come at the expense of high premiums.
- by John Collett