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‘Short term’ health insurance? Up to 3 years under new Trump policy
1 August 2018 - The Trump administration issued a final rule on Wednesday that clears the way for the sale ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Jul 2018
Health Minister backs down on My Health Record
31 July 2018 - Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has bowed to pressure and agreed to tear up the controversial ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Jul 2018
Australians are 'rightly' concerned about trusting My Health Record, says Privacy Commissioner
31 July 2018 - Australians are “rightly” concerned about the Turnbull government’s controversial My Health Record scheme and the security and ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 27 Jul 2018
Fears health premium cap may threaten insurers viability
27 July 2018 - The health insurance industry regulator and Department of Health have privately raised concerns that Labor’s proposed ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 27 Jul 2018
Amgen's new migraine drug hits insurance hurdles
26 July 2018 - Amgen's push to get patients on its new US$575 a month migraine drug before competition emerges ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 Jul 2018
Health Minister Hunt to discuss bolstering My Health privacy with medicos
26 July 2018 - Greg Hunt will consider strengthening privacy provisions for the My Health Record scheme at the urging ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Jul 2018
The Republican war on Obamacare — what has it achieved?
25 July 2018 - For nearly a decade, Republicans have opposed the Affordable Care Act. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Jul 2018
AMA president Tony Bartone vows to safeguard patient privacy in My Health
25 July 2018 - The federal government may be forced to go back to the drawing board with My Health ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 24 Jul 2018
Millions to opt out of My Health Record as backlash builds
24 July 2018 - The number of Australians choosing to opt out of My Health Record could run into the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 24 Jul 2018
My Health Record program will save lives, there’s no debate
24 July 2018 - Every Australian should be cautious about privacy but being fearful of doctors using information for personal gain ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 24 Jul 2018
Debunking the myths about a Canadian pharmacare program
24 July 2018 - A national pharmacare program may one day be a reality in Canada. Myths abound about how it ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 Jul 2018
Private health insurance rankings to give consumers more information about coverage and benchmarks
16b July 2018 - Private health insurance premiums will be ranked in a bid to help consumers figure out exactly ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 Jul 2018
My Health Record: confusion as some Australians shocked they already have one
18 July 2018 - Wes Mountain in Melbourne said he tried to opt out of My Health Record on Monday, ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 10 Jul 2018
Insurers scramble after Trump suspends billions in ObamaCare payments
9 July 2018 - The Trump administration's abrupt suspension of billions of dollars in payments to ObamaCare insurers has prompted ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 09 Jul 2018
How millennials' choices are reshaping private health insurance for everyone
10 July 2018 - Young people are deserting private hospital insurance by the thousands — and their decisions will have ...