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Doctors fear elective surgery lists will blow out again

Doctors fear elective surgery lists will blow out again

Victoria blitzed elective surgery waiting lists down after the pandemic, but looming health cuts threaten to blow them out again and force more people to take out private health insurance.

  • by Jewel Topsfield

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Thousands of patients face massive cost hikes as hospitals pull plug on NIB

Thousands of patients face massive cost hikes as hospitals pull plug on NIB

St Vincent’s Health Australia has given notice to the insurance giant that it will terminate its contract after negotiations broke down.

  • by Kate Aubusson
When Brett scalped himself on a remote island, a Learjet flew him to hospital
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When Brett scalped himself on a remote island, a Learjet flew him to hospital

Drinking too much overseas can void your travel insurance. Being forgetful about your luggage may also mean you won’t get covered. And if you like extreme sports, or a cruise, check the fine print.

  • by Julie Power
Why you could be wasting a lot of money on basic health insurance
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Why you could be wasting a lot of money on basic health insurance

Those on basic hospital policies may not realise they could be getting a lot more cover by paying a few more dollars a month.

  • by John Collett
How to instantly claim an extra $400 if you have private health
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How to instantly claim an extra $400 if you have private health

Would an instant extra $400 help right now? Because if you have private health, that may be on offer.

  • by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
This $24m website should let you compare medical fees. Only 20 doctors have used it

This $24m website should let you compare medical fees. Only 20 doctors have used it

“So, over $1 million per doctor on the website?” Senator David Pocock asked department officials at budget estimates.

  • by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Yes, an ‘ADHD tax’ is a real thing. I know because I pay it every day
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Yes, an ‘ADHD tax’ is a real thing. I know because I pay it every day

We work and strive to live normal lives. But our financial, workplace, education and legal systems are all designed for neurotypical people. And that comes at a price.

  • by Caroline Zielinski
Australian travellers can get free healthcare overseas, but beware this trap

Australian travellers can get free healthcare overseas, but beware this trap

While Australia has healthcare agreements with 11 other countries that mean you can access their health systems for free, there are some issues to be aware of.

A DV survivor’s lament: Are women any safer now than 30 years ago?

A DV survivor’s lament: Are women any safer now than 30 years ago?

I can only hope that things have changed, but I fear they have become worse.

Apple watches, cinema tickets: Are health insurance perks worth it?
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Analysis

Apple watches, cinema tickets: Are health insurance perks worth it?

Customers have been warned that new health insurer incentives should not come at the expense of high premiums.

  • by John Collett
Compensation for Medibank hack victims could be fast-tracked
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Compensation for Medibank hack victims could be fast-tracked

The privacy watchdog is proceeding with a complaint filed on behalf of millions of Medibank cyberattack victims, which could fast-track compensation claims.

  • by Colin Kruger