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AMA Advocates for Regulatory Reforms to Curb Health Insurers' Market Power
AMA Advocates for Regulatory Reforms to Curb Health Insurers' Market Power
14 Feb 2026: Paige Estritori
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has recently highlighted concerns regarding the substantial market power wielded by private health insurers and its potential adverse effects on patient care and healthcare costs. In a position statement released on 4 February 2026, the AMA emphasised the need for regulatory reforms to prevent insurers from exploiting their dominant positions in the healthcare sector. - read more
Declining Value in Private Health Insurance: AMA Calls for Urgent Reforms
Declining Value in Private Health Insurance: AMA Calls for Urgent Reforms
14 Feb 2026: Paige Estritori
Recent findings from the Australian Medical Association (AMA) reveal a concerning trend in the private health insurance sector: Australians are facing higher premiums while experiencing diminishing returns on their policies. The AMA's latest Private Health Insurance Report Card, released on 5 December 2025, highlights the urgent need for reforms to address these issues. - read more
Private Health Insurers Under Fire for Premium Increases Despite Government Warnings
Private Health Insurers Under Fire for Premium Increases Despite Government Warnings
14 Feb 2026: Paige Estritori
Private health insurers in Australia are facing mounting criticism for implementing significant premium increases, despite explicit warnings from the Health Minister. This development has sparked concerns about the affordability of healthcare and the practices employed by insurers to maximise profits. - read more
AIA Australia's Commitment to Mental Health: City2Surf Partnership
AIA Australia's Commitment to Mental Health: City2Surf Partnership
14 Feb 2026: Paige Estritori
In August 2025, AIA Australia, a leading life, health, and wellbeing insurer, took a significant step in addressing the nation's mental health crisis by partnering with the City2Surf event in Sydney. This collaboration aimed to raise both funds and awareness for mental health, a pressing issue that has seen a notable increase in related insurance claims over recent years. - read more
AUSactive and Private Healthcare Australia: Pioneering Health Insurance Reforms
AUSactive and Private Healthcare Australia: Pioneering Health Insurance Reforms
14 Feb 2026: Paige Estritori
In July 2025, AUSactive, Australia's peak body for the exercise and active health sector, announced a strategic partnership with Private Healthcare Australia (PHA) aimed at reforming private health insurance to include evidence-based preventive health services. This collaboration follows recent legislative changes that permit private health insurers to offer rebates for select natural therapies, marking a significant shift in the integration of preventive health into the insurance framework. - read more

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