Queensland’s shortfall in federal hospital funding grows to $1.12b

BRISBANE: Queensland’s shortfall in federal hospital funding has grown to $1.12 billion, according to an… read more

Public hospitals to cut back on billing private funds

CANBERRA: Public hospitals will be allowed to continue billing patients’ health insurers for treatment costs… read more

HBF cuts member benefits as health insurance premiums rise

PERTH: Western Australia’s largest health insurer will cut benefits for customers with sub-premium hospital cover… read more

Insurers move to curb doctors’ ‘day surgery’

SYDNEY: Health insurance giant Bupa’s move to shake up the system with changes such as… read more