Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 Aug 2017
Medibank calls for patient consent, fee disclosure
7 August 2017 - Medibank is calling on the Turnbull government to increase transparency in the health care system and force providers to publicly disclose fees and introduce patient consent on costs before non-emergency procedures.
The health insurance giant said greater transparency would significantly increase competitive pressures in the health system, put downward pressure on prices and lead to better results.
Medibank, in its submission to a senate inquiry on private health insurance, has argued that there are no requirements for providers to obtain informed financial consent from consumers and there was little, if any, price transparency for consumers or referring doctors.
