The Australian Private Hospitals Association congratulates the altruistic individuals from the private hospital sector who have had their achievements recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours list. MEMBER (AM) IN…
A note from chief executive Michael Roff
On behalf of the APHA secretariat, I’d like to welcome you all to 2016. 2015 was a big year and, as always, the only constant was change. With the changes…
Medibank chief warns members about public treatment
Using private health insurance members’ premiums to fill shortfalls in health budgets is wrong, writes Medibank chief executive George Savvides. Like any other private health fund member, Medibank members have…
No Minister, shifting public costs to private patients isn’t right
Shifting public costs to patients with private health insurance isn’t right, writes HBF managing director Rob Bransby. I was concerned and utterly disappointed when news surfaced last week that Health…
35th APHA National Congress – 2016
The 35th APHA National Congress is the premier opportunity for those engaged in Australia’s private hospital sector to convene during the year. It will be held on 20 – 22 March 2016 at Surfers Paradise Marriott…
Richard Royle announces resignation
Australian Private Hospitals Association (APHA) president and UnitingCare Health executive director Richard Royle has announced he will leave both roles early next year to pursue new opportunities. Mr Royle made…
Keith Richardson appointed to APHA council
Keith Richardson has been appointed to the council of the Australian Private Hospitals Association (APHA) following the departure of Gavin O’Meara. Mr Richardson is the national human resources manager at…
Richard Royle named on My Health Record committee
Australian Private Hospitals Association (APHA) president Richard Royle has been named on the committee that will oversee the rebooted personalised My Health Record system for patients and doctors. The My…
Mental Health Week 2015 – Taking the elephant out of the room
One in five Australians will suffer from mental illness in the next 12 months. That’s just one of many statistics the Australian Private Hospitals Association (APHA) aimed to reduce by…
ACSQHC roundtable discusses quality and hospital funding
Last Wednesday, in response to a request by Minister Susan Ley, and following petitions by the Australian Private Hospitals Association (APHA) and other stakeholders, the Australian Commission on Safety and…