A guide to hospital insurance and what it covers
27 February, 2020 by Jasmine LeetePrivate hospital cover gives flexibility and choice to determine your own healthcare needs, such as who you’re treated by, when the treatment occurs and what hospital it occurs in.
Incentives key to private health insurance uptake
22 January, 2020Want more people to take out private health insurance? Offer effective incentives, says the Australian Private Hospitals Association (APHA).
2019 Federal Budget — what’s in it for us?
03 April, 2019We summarise the key budgetary measures being offered to the health- and aged-care sectors.
Easing your patients' financial stress
17 December, 2018 by April WilsonPatients experiencing financial toxicity on top of their health issues find it harder to recover. There are simple ways to ease the burden.
Cancer patients out of pocket up to $22,000
11 June, 2018Lower medical fees and greater transparency would reduce the financial burden of people battling cancer.
Medical research boosted by Budget
10 May, 2018The Australian medical research sector receives a significant boost from the Budget. Ultimately, patients will benefit.
Healthcare developments: A great investment
28 August, 2017Australia's resilient economy combined with the strategic location in proximity to Asia, makes this country one of the best opportunities on the planet for investment.
What the 2017–18 federal Budget means for aged care
14 July, 2017 by Sean Rooney, CEO, LASAThe 2017–18 federal Budget comes as a relief after previous federal Budgets have seen cuts to aged care funding and associated programs.
