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Don't panic! Healthy consumers look online for medical advice
Health consumers don't necessarily use the internet to bypass their GP, they use it as an additional source of information. Flickr/Chelsea LouiseWe’ve all heard the warnings against googling your...
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Explainer: why do Australians have private health insurance?
Dental care is the most-used private health insurance ancillary service. Peter Kyikos/AAPAll Australian residents have access to Medicare, so why do half the population also decide to take out private...
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Confused about your private health insurance coverage? You're not alone
Consumers are often unclear about the benefits and exclusions. Justin Gaynor/Flickr, CC BY-NC-NDAnyone who has purchased private health insurance or thought about changing policies knows the system is...
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Which are better, public or private hospitals?
The most common reason for choosing private hospitals is shorter waits for elective surgery. Richard Lyons/ShutterstockAround half of Australians have private health insurance. So if they need to go to...
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Increased private health insurance premiums don't mean increased value
A topic of discussion at many barbecues this summer will inevitably be private health insurance. Is it worth it? Do we need it? Every year it gets more expensive. The average 4.8% increase in premiums...
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Do you really need private health insurance? Here's what you need to know...
Some people choose private health insurance for shorter wait times. l i g h t p o e t/ShutterstockEvery year at the end of March and early in April, the 11 million Australians who have private health...
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If you've got private health insurance, the choice to use it in a public...
When you're admitted to a public hospital, they'll want to know if you have private health insurance. From shutterstock.comYou arrive at your local public hospital for treatment. The hospital staff ask...
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Don't panic! Healthy consumers look online for medical advice
Health consumers don't necessarily use the internet to bypass their GP, they use it as an additional source of information.Flickr/Chelsea LouiseWe’ve all heard the warnings against googling your...
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Explainer: why do Australians have private health insurance?
Dental care is the most-used private health insurance ancillary service. Peter Kyikos/AAPAll Australian residents have access to Medicare, so why do half the population also decide to take out private...
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Confused about your private health insurance coverage? You're not alone
Consumers are often unclear about the benefits and exclusions.Justin Gaynor/Flickr, CC BY-NC-NDAnyone who has purchased private health insurance or thought about changing policies knows the system is...
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Which are better, public or private hospitals?
The most common reason for choosing private hospitals is shorter waits for elective surgery.Richard Lyons/ShutterstockAround half of Australians have private health insurance. So if they need to go to...
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Increased private health insurance premiums don't mean increased value
A topic of discussion at many barbecues this summer will inevitably be private health insurance. Is it worth it? Do we need it? Every year it gets more expensive. The average 4.8% increase in premiums...
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Do you really need private health insurance? Here's what you need to know...
Some people choose private health insurance for shorter wait times.l i g h t p o e t/ShutterstockEvery year at the end of March and early in April, the 11 million Australians who have private health...
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If you've got private health insurance, the choice to use it in a public...
When you're admitted to a public hospital, they'll want to know if you have private health insurance.From shutterstock.comYou arrive at your local public hospital for treatment. The hospital staff ask...
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Should I drop my private health insurance during the pandemic?
ShutterstockMany Australians, especially those experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19, are asking whether they can afford to keep their private health insurance.Others don’t know if they...
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