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What happens when your hospital is also your insurance company? We’re starting to see the effects
3+ week, 4+ day ago (1092+ words) Historically, hospitals have provided care for people, while separate insurers have paid for that care. During the past two decades, however, this arrangement has changed. Today, nearly 1 in 3 hospitals also own insurance plans – putting them on both sides of the…...
Insurers have a lot of data about us. Where do they get it, and how do they use it?
2+ week, 5+ day ago (963+ words) tight rules. Recent media coverage about how Australian insurers set their premiums has shone a spotlight...But there are still risks. A 2024 report by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission raised concerns...
Why health insurance cuts for the over-65s won’t swamp public hospitals after all
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (688+ words) Government critics say changes to health insurance rebates will strain the public health system. But the evidence shows the impact might not be what you think....