Coronavirus - July 8th What's the new coronavirus saliva test, and how does it work? A new saliva test to detect COVID-19 has been put forward as an alternative to the nasal and throat swab. But how effective is this type of testing and are there any advantages to using it?...
Health Insurance - July 6th Which health insurers cover remedial massage? If you’re experiencing niggling aches and pains or are recovering from an injury, it might be worth checking to see if your health insurance policy covers remedial massage. What is remedial massage? Remedial massage is used...
Health Insurance - July 2nd Medicinal cannabis in Australia Victoria has decriminalised medicinal cannabis in a first for Australia, which will be approved for treatment of patients by 2017.
Coronavirus - June 24th 7 lessons for Australia’s health system from the coronavirus upheaval With coronavirus restrictions now starting to lift in most states in Australia, some experts are reflecting on our nation’s response to the pandemic and what we can do to better deal with an outbreak of this...
Health Insurance - May 19th Which Australian health insurer has the most satisfied customers in 2020? Have you thought about your health insurance lately? Are you satisfied with your current provider? Read on for the results of our annual health insurance customer satisfaction survey. COVID-19 has done quite a bit to shake...
Coronavirus - May 7th We need to flatten the ‘other’ coronavirus curve, our looming mental health crisis The coronavirus pandemic has had many far-reaching consequences beyond the spread of the disease itself. Professor Anthony Jorm from the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health and Stephen Carbone from the University of Melbourne dissect...
Health Insurance - April 30th Private Health Insurance For Pregnancy Planning a family? Now is a good time to review your health insurance and apply for family health insurance.
Coronavirus - April 21st Coronavirus: 5 questions to ask when looking at your health insurance policy As Australians take stock of their financial situation during the coronavirus crisis, some may be looking closely at the value of their private health insurance. The cancellation of non-urgent elective surgeries and the closure of some...
Coronavirus - March 30th Health insurance to cover coronavirus hospital visits and premium hikes put on hold Australians paying for hospital cover in their private health insurance policy will now be fully covered if they need to be hospitalised due to coronavirus, and most people’s premiums won’t go up for at least six...
Coronavirus - March 12th Australia on high alert: What does it mean now coronavirus is a 'pandemic'? The World Health Organisation has declared that the novel coronavirus – now called COVID-19 – is now a pandemic. This comes as the virus continues to spread across the world. So what is a pandemic and...
Coronavirus - March 10th 5 unexpected effects of coronavirus: Hoarding, scalping, bidets & more It’s hard to believe that Australia’s most sought-after commodity right now is the humble loo roll. That could just be the tip of the iceberg of our reactions to coronavirus. Will hand sanitiser scalping, dating app...
Health Insurance - February 28th Freezing eggs: What does it involve and how much does it cost? Whether it’s part of an in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment plan or a “just in case” for later down the track, the medical marvel that is egg freezing is becoming more and more popular. In fact,...
Health Insurance - February 14th 10 of the most common sports injuries in Australia Australia is a country known for many things: beautiful beaches, Sunday barbecues, plenty of sunshine and, of course, a proud and passionate sporting culture. A recent survey by Sport Australia found 89% of Australian adults participate...
Health Insurance - February 11th Water the experts saying?: Here’s how much water we should drink each day Recently I bought my grandpa a water bottle. You know, one of those ones with the volume markings so you can keep track of your progress through the day. I know it’s hardly a ‘stop press’...
Coronavirus - February 7th Rushing out for hand sanitiser? Read these 5 surprising facts first Fears of contracting coronavirus (COVID-19) have sent the price of hand sanitiser skyrocketing, as supermarkets warn that stocks are low. However, is it really that effective against viruses? And is it value for money? Here are...
Health Insurance - January 24th My 10 Favourite Brain Training Apps It’s common to hear of people training their bodies to build physical strength, but how many times per week do you train your brain to keep mentally fit? I mean, do you even lift, bro? While...
Health Insurance - January 21st Emergency Hospital Department Waiting Times More than eight million patients visited public emergency departments across Australia last year, according to a recently published report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). That is approximately 23,000 patients on average per...
Finance News - September 17th Canstar's 2019 Health Insurance Awards: which providers won? Canstar has revealed the national and state-based winners of this year's Canstar Health Insurance Star Ratings Awards.
Health Insurance - August 20th Mouth Ulcers: Painful Nuisance Or Something More Sinister? If you’ve ever had a mouth ulcer, you’ll know they can be a pain. The uncomfortable stinging sensation they create can make eating, drinking and even talking a hassle. So, what actually causes mouth ulcers? How...
Health Insurance - May 24th Canstar’s Most Satisfied Customers - Health Insurer Award Have you wondered lately which health insurer has the most satisfied customers? In light of recent federal health insurance reforms, including a new tiered system of classifying hospital insurance policies, now could be a good time...