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Legal group warns My Health Record may put vulnerable children at risk

The Law Council of Australia has warned that the Australian Government's My Health Record system may allow parents with Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders access to their children's medical information and address. The body of legal professionals' …

Health Insurance - September 14th

What are the most common health insurance claims?

According to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), health insurers paid about $1.3 billion in benefits for extras treatment - also known as ancillary or general treatment - in the June quarter. Dental accounted for $692 …

Health Insurance - August 29th

8 Popular Health and Fitness Apps for 2018

Co-author: Ellie McLachlan Finding suitable fitness apps that can enable you to track and improve your health and wellbeing can help you towards meeting your goals. As the health conscious overlap with technology, there are more and more options …

Health Insurance - August 22nd

Two Young Australians, Two Perspectives On Health Insurance

Co-author: Will Jolly If you're in your early 20s and are no longer covered by your parents’ policy, health insurance can seem like just another expense getting between you and your social life. That said, having …

Canstar News - August 10th

Unions urge workers to opt out of My Health Record

The Rail, Tram & Bus Union (RTBU) and the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), made up of 38 unions, have expressed concern about employers gaining access to workers' medical records and learning of conditions …

Health Insurance - August 9th

Common health insurance inclusions, exclusions and restrictions

Every insurer has different inclusions, exclusions and restrictions. The level of benefits and premiums you pay depends on the type of policy you choose, whether you take out hospital cover, extras cover or a combined …

Health Insurance - July 25th

Government Reforms: ‘Gold, Silver and Bronze’ Health Insurance

Ever found yourself confused or overwhelmed by a health insurance policy? You’re not alone. There are currently more than 40,000 policy variations available to the average Australian, a level of complexity which the Australian Competition and …

Canstar News - July 18th

The Government’s New ‘My Health Record’ System Explained

You now have the choice of opting out of having your personal medical records stored on a national database as part of the My Health Record system - and kept there for as long as 130 years. The government …

Canstar News - July 16th

Government unveils new system to simplify health insurance

Under new federal government reforms, insurers will have to categorise their health policies according to a four-tier system of gold, silver, bronze and basic from April next year. Gold and silver policies will be the costlier …

Canstar News - June 25th

ACCC: Australians frustrated by ‘complex’ health insurance policies

The ACCC released its annual report for 2016-17 today, finding complex health insurance policies and unexpected out-of-pocket costs were leading to customers either abandoning their hospital policies or making complaints at an increased level. The report …

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