One Nation thinks adding photo ID to your Medicare card will stop fraud up to $3 billion a year. Here’s why this doesn’t stack up.
- Senior Research Fellow, Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy, Macquarie University
A decade ago, 74% of patients presenting to emergency patients were seen within the recommended time. Now it’s 67%. And the decline is similar for elective surgery.
A contested component of the new system is that older Australians will pay for more of their non-clinical care, such as showering, cleaning and meal delivery.
Both Labor and the Coalition have faced allegations of pork-barrelling this election campaign. But we can make better funding decisions.
A new payment system requires wealthier people to contribute more for non-clinical services. Here’s what it means for Australians planning for in-home or residential aged care.
This is an important and complex decision. It can affect your income, wealth, means-tested aged care fee, and bequests. Here are some things to consider before you decide.
Caught up in the latest Medibank cybersecurity breach? Not happy with your premiums? Here’s what you need to know about switching health insurer.
Labor and the Coalition have announced their parental leave policies. If you are planning to have children, you should be familiar with what they’re offering.
The government has spent $100 billion on the private health insurance rebate. Why? And does it represent value for money?
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