19 October 2016 - The announcement of cuts to the costs of some medical devices is a welcome first step towards containing costs of private health insurance says the Consumers Health Forum.

“Consumers consistently tell us that they think that private health insurance as it currently operates is poor value, with high premiums and in many cases high out of pocket expenses. Many are voting with their feet and leaving or downgrading their cover. It is welcome that the Government has recognised this and initiated a reform agenda to make private health insurance affordable and better value for individuals and to deliver better outcomes for the health system as a whole.” says Leanne Wells, CEO of Consumers Health Forum.

Read Consumer Health Forum press release