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RSS FeedPosted by Michael Wonder on 29 Mar 2022
Record investment in the future of Australia's health system
29 March 2022 - The Australian Government is investing in a stronger health system as part of our plan for a ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 21 Feb 2022
COVID-19 pandemic sends clear message that Australia must value the long-term health of all Australians
21 February 2022 - Medicines Australia is warning that Australia must act now to ensure that our health system is ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 10 Nov 2021
Universal health care is a fundamental right — being delusional is not
10 November 2021 - Singapore’s Health Ministry has announced that its citizens who choose not to be vaccinated will be ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 Oct 2021
The challenges of inadequate financial support for Australians with cancer
21 October 2021 - The publicly funded Medicare system in Australia has been recognised as a leading universal health care model. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 27 Jul 2021
$3.3 million to support Australians living with a rare disease
27 July 2021 - The Australian Government is providing $3.3 million to support the approximate two million Australians living with a ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 27 Jun 2021
Overcharging doctors exposed under Medical Cost Finder revamp
28 June 2021 - A new government website will expose Australian doctors who are overcharging their patients and reveal the stingiest ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Jun 2021
Greg Hunt says no to health insurers creep into US style managed care
19 June 2021 - Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has put Australian health funds on notice that the government does ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 May 2021
US style managed healthcare given green light by Australian consumer watchdog
28 May 2021 - US style managed healthcare has been given the green light by the consumer watchdog, and Australia’s peak ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 14 Oct 2020
Health insurance changes leave many surprised with lack of cover
15 October 2020 - Natalie Glaser was put onto a basic cover that excluded about 72% of procedures she was once ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 09 Sep 2020
Private health insurance hikes set to hit Australians soon
10 September 2020 - Thousands of Australians have ditched their private health insurance cover in recent months due to money worries. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Jul 2020
Health is more important than ever for Aussies
19 July 2020 - On Friday I spoke with a Medibank customer of more than 40 years. Margaret had her ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 May 2020
The hidden wave: what happens when everything else is put on hold
15 May 2020 - When Australia's public health system pivoted to address COVID-19, many other serious diseases fell from view. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 May 2020
Medicines Australia joins forces with 15 health care organisations to highlight continuity of care
6 May 2020 - Right now, more than ever, it is essential that Australians maintain their health. Therefore, Medicines Australia ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Mar 2020
COVID-19: health funds delay premium increase to assist members
29 March 2020 - Private health insurers have announced they will postpone planned April 1 premium rises for at least ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 Mar 2020
COVID-19: Private health funds dump April 1 premium rises, suspend policies
26 March 2020 - Health funds have started cancelling the April 1 price rises giving Australians immediate price relief on ...