The Turnbull Government’s mission to overhaul the private health insurance system is underway with two committees announced – one to advise government on reform and the second to examine the…
Medibank caught out using out-of-date data
Medibank have been caught out using out-of-date data to prosecute a case for better transparency in the health system, and making claims Australia’s health care is much more expensive than…
Federal Election 2016
For an overview of the health policies released to date, go to APHA’s 2016 Australian Federal Election page. The Coalition statement on Private Hospitals; The Coalition recognises that private health…
2016 Federal Budget: How private hospitals fared
The 2016-17 Budget provides few surprises on the health front, but the Federal Government has used it to announce two key committees that will impact private health care. A Private…
2016 Federal Budget: PHSC a step toward meaningful reform
Australian Private Hospitals Association Chief Executive Michael Roff has praised the Government for establishing an expert group to provide advice on its approach to private health insurance reform. The Government…
Roff: Patients will suffer without PHI rebate
Australian Private Hospitals Association chief executive Michael Roff has dismissed the Greens’ plan to scrap the private health insurance rebate, warning of the untold consequences it would have on Australia’s…
APHA 35th National Congress hailed a success
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…