Media Releases

Public and Private Health Hurt by Rebate Cuts

15 February 2012

Private Healthcare Australia warns that an uncertain period lies ahead for Australia’s health system.

The passage of the means-testing legislation through the Lower House signals.... Read more

Government Means Testing Modelling Flawed

9 February 2012

An independent report released today exposes flawed Treasury modelling in relation to the Government’s proposal to means-testing the 30% Rebate on Private Health Insurance.

“Members.... Read more

Australians Value Private Health Insurance

18 November 2011

More and more Australians are taking out Private Health Insurance because they value freedom of choice, their right to a choice of doctor, hospital and.... Read more

MyHospitals Website Update Welcomed

31 October 2011

The Chief Executive of the Australian Health Insurance Association, Dr Michael Armitage today welcomed the Government’s decision to publish hospital acquired infection rates on the.... Read more

Means Testing will Hurt Health Care

16 August 2011

The growth in the Private Health Insurance sector should send a signal to Government that Private Health Insurance is popular in the electorate; that the.... Read more