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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 01 Sep 2020
Thousands drop private health insurance after questioning its value
1 September 2020 - It's crunch time in many households, with money tighter than ever as the economic impact of ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Aug 2020
Trump program to cover uninsured COVID-19 patients falls short of promise
29 August 2020 - Some patients are still receiving staggering bills. Others don’t qualify because conditions other than Covid-19 were their ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Aug 2020
Insurance coverage after job loss — the importance of the ACA during the Covid-associated recession
19 August 2020 - During the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. unemployment rate reached 14.7%, the highest level since the Great Depression. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Aug 2020
Why are Australians ditching private health insurance during the coronavirus pandemic?
18 August 2020 - Despite the fact a deadly virus is raging around us, thousands of young Australians have decided ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 21 Jul 2020
'A lot left to be desired': Private health insurers get COVID-19 report card
22 July 2020 - Private health insurers are under pressure to give back half a billion dollars saved on unused ...
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 05 Jul 2020
The health of private insurance in the US during COVID-19
2 July 2020 - In an insurance based health system, it’s insurers who foot the bill for pandemic care. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 22 Jun 2020
Alternative payment models—victims of their own success?
22 June 2020 - The US health care system requires major changes to make health care more affordable and higher quality. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Jun 2020
Health insurers offer premium discounts
4 June 2020 - Claims have dropped as hospitals halt many procedures because of the coronavirus. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 03 Jun 2020
COVID-19 and the US health insurance conundrum
3 June 2020 - The devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic go far beyond public health; with many industries on hold ...
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
Coverage for biosimilars vs reference products among US commercial health plans
19 May 2020 - The greater use of biosimilars may have the potential to help reduce drug costs. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 May 2020
Almost 10,000 Australians drop private health insurance during pandemic
19 May 2020 - Private health funds are urging Australians to keep their cover after a fall in membership during ...