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Yuting ZhangThe Conversation |
A ‘no gap’ private health arrangement sounds great, but you may not be able to choose your specialist. Here’s what else you need to know.
Knowing in advance what your specialist will charge is a good step forward. But we need fairer fees to start with.
Unlike other comparable nations, specialists in Australia can charge what they like. But higher fees don’t necessarily mean better care.
Research shows exactly how entire families adjust when a partner’s sick.
Private health insurers want to fund more out-of-hospital care. Here’s why that’s such a problem.
Here’s what you need to know about the different types of cover. And if your claim is rejected, what to do next.
More private hospitals will face similar financial troubles and some will be forced to close. Here’s what this means for patients, the public system...
Specialists’ fees are high, vary across specialties and across geographical regions. And you can search for who’s charging what near you.
Australians are waiting longer and longer for their first psychiatry appointment, especially outside major cities.
The evidence suggests there’s benefit to getting those on higher incomes to contribute a small amount to the cost of seeing a GP.