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Cost of medicines a key election issue
22 April 2022 - Health and community pharmacy peak bodies have formed a coalition urging parties to recognise medicine affordability ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Apr 2022
Mystery solved over Hansard change to hide budget’s missing $10 drug price cut
4 April 2022 - Financial Services Minister Jane Hume’s office asked Hansard staff to delete references to a planned $10 ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Mar 2022
Government hopes to hook voters with cheaper drugs
29 March 2022 - Patients will get access to cheaper or free medicines sooner under plans to reduce the PBS ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Mar 2022
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme: Pharmacy Guild of Australia say medication becoming unaffordable
1 March 2022 - A western Sydney pharmacist said Australians take pride in a universal healthcare system but “the universe doesn’t ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Nov 2021
Updated 2021 – 22 cost recovery implementation statement
30 November 2021 - The 2021-22 Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and National Immunisation Plan Cost Recovery Implementation Statement has been updated ...
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 25 Jun 2021
Changes to cost recovery arrangements from 1 July 2021
25 June 2021 - The 2021-22 PBS and NIP cost recovery implementation statement is now available. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Apr 2021
Public consultation – draft 2021-22 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement for listing medicines on the PBS and designated vaccines on the NIP
15 April 2021 - Consultation on the content of the draft Cost Recovery Implementation Statement for listing medicines on the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 21 Dec 2020
Private health insurance: families hit with 127 dollar a year premium lift
21 December 2020 - Private health insurers have got their Christmas wish, with Health Minister Greg Hunt granting premium price ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Jun 2020
Updated PBS cost recovery arrangements for 2020-21
19 June 2020 - The 2020-21 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement is now available. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 May 2020
Insurers back plan for private health plans to cover kids up to age 30
20 May 2020 - The Morrison government is considering a proposal to allow young Australians to stay on their parents' ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 May 2020
Public Consultation - Draft 2020-21 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement for listing medicines on the PBS and designated vaccines on the NIP
20 May 2020 - As outlined in the April 2020 PBS news item – ‘Cost Recovery – Consultation Feedback’, the current ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 May 2020
Private health insurance premiums are scheduled for October, Medibank boss says
7 May 2020 - Private health insurance members could endure two premium rises within a six-month time frame despite having restricted ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 May 2020
Medibank mulls refunds as COVID-19 cuts costs
6 May 2020 - Medibank Private has flagged returning cash to customers from lower claims during the COVID-19 shutdowns, but ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 28 Apr 2020
Cost recovery - consultation feedback
28 April 2020 - On 12 February 2020, the Department hosted a webinar to commence broad consultation on proposed fee changes ...