Health Care Costs Unaffected by Rebate
A new research has revealed that those who sign up to private health insurance to avoid tax or financial penalties were often younger, healthier and less likely// to be admitted to hospital as private patients. These findings have cast doubt on claims that an increase in the number of people with insurance would relieve pressure on public hospitals. According to Denzil Fie...New Rebate a Win For Intellectually Disabled
Intellectually disabled Australians will soon enjoy better access to quality health services, thanks to a new Medicare rebate created// at the AMA’s urging, AMA President, Dr Mukesh Haikerwal said. “As a group, people with an intellectual disability have some of the worst health outcomes of any Australians, mostly because they can find it difficult to recognise and communicate sympto...$3bn Rebate Scheme – Is Australia Making a Prudent Move
Not many people justify the healthcare scheme proposed by the Australian Federal government. The government is spending precious $3 billion dollars// to get more people to opt for private health insurance; yet this plan is not having the desired effect. Many Australians still swear by public hospital, a report has shown. Dr Agnes Walker, chief researcher at the Australian Centre for...