Interviews and Transcripts
Dr Rachel David spoke with 5AA Mornings about out-of-pocket costs
We have seen quite a marked increase in out-of-pocket costs for people attending hospital to have common procedures over the…
Ben Harris spoke with ABC Radio Sydney about out-of-pocket costs
So for planned surgery like a cataract, hip surgery or something like a mental health admission, it’s really important people…
Dr Rachel David spoke with 2GB’s Luke Grant about factors affecting premiums for 2024 and concerns about spinal cord stimulators
The health funds keep their profits pretty stable. And the reason they do that is that their profits are scrutinised…
Dr Rachel David spoke with 6PR about health inflation and Australia’s community rating system for health insurance
We really understand that consumers are doing it tough. But what the price rises reflect is the underlying cost of…
Dr Rachel David spoke with ABC Adelaide about Gold/Silver/Bronze tiering
Well, the previous Federal Government introduced the tiers – Gold, Silver, Bronze and Basic – because they were advised that…
PHA CEO Dr Rachel David spoke with the ABC’s David Bevan about the impact of medical device pricing on premiums
Look, yes, it is, and it particularly affects private patients but it also has the effect of pushing up prices…