Almost 250 people congregated on the Gold Coast last week for the APHA 35th National Congress (20-22 March). Congress delegates travelled from all corners of the country to learn from,…
APHA welcomes government decision regarding chemotherapy funding
The federal government has announced that the interim arrangements for chemotherapy funding, which have been in place since 1 July 2015, will now continue indefinitely. The announcement follows intensive lobbying…
APHA appoints Christine Gee as interim president
The Australian Private Hospitals Association Council has appointed Christine Gee as interim president of the Association following the resignation of Richard Royle. Ms Gee commences her new role immediately, after…
APHA welcomes government review of Prostheses List
The Australian Private Hospitals Association (APHA) has welcomed the government’s decision to review the Prostheses List. Minister for Health Sussan Ley made the announcement on Friday morning, saying the Prostheses…
Australia Day honours 2016: The private hospital sector
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…