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Luke Sayers steps down as Carlton president amid controversy over X account hack

Luke Sayers has resigned as Carlton president despite an Australian Football League (AFL) investigation finding his X account was hacked and he was not responsible for posting a lewd image. The incident, which occurred on January 8, triggered public scrutiny and led to Sayers’ decision to step down, citing the…

The Times of India · Jan 22, 2025

Higher hospital fees to drive up premiums: insurers

Nearly four million health insurance premiums could increase after large health funds opted to pay higher hospital fees under threat of higher taxes.

AAP · Dec 1, 2024

Six million Australians to lose cover at scores of private hospitals amid health insurance funding row

Healthscope to rip up contracts with Bupa and Australian Health Services Alliance in fight over extra fee

The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2024

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'Fix this': torn-up contracts not in patients' interest

A major private hospital operator and multiple insurers have been urged to negotiate as contracts are torn up, likely to result in patients paying more.

AAP · Nov 22, 2024

Private health insurers are now offering GP telehealth services. Is this a risk to Medicare?

Australia’s second-largest private health insurer, Bupa, has recently started offering its members three free GP telehealth consultations a year. This follows other insurers such as nib offering its members digital GP consults, for things like prescriptions and medical certificates, for a fee.

The Conversation · Nov 5, 2024

Taxpayers are topping up health fund profits: analysis

Major health insurers have been accused of expecting NSW hospitals to subsidise their record profits amid a stand-off over who foots hospital bills.

AAP · Oct 17, 2024

Grand Slam Track is what has been needed in athletics – Michael Johnson

The former American sprinting great hopes his new league will modernise the sport and reach a new audience.

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2024

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Insurers warn of bill shock from hospital pay demand

NSW officials are demanding private health insurers pay full freight for public hospital stays, suggesting taxpayers are being asked to provide a huge subsidy.

AAP · Oct 14, 2024

Richard Whitehead backs calls for Paralympic Games to return to London as new portraits unveiled

The gold medallist says there is ‘a long way to go’ in boosting the profile of disabled sport, and access to it

Evening Standard · May 21, 2024

Our research shows what the rental market is really like for international students

International students have come under fire from both sides of federal politics in the past week.

The Conversation · May 20, 2024

‘No one’s being honest about it’: how NHS crisis forces patients to go private

Long waiting lists are creating a boom in the medical insurance market, leading to fears of a long-term change in attitudes to the health service

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2024

Private health insurance market grows by £385m in a year amid NHS crisis

Demand for private treatment booms as NHS waiting lists remain long, while more people also sign up for dental cover

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2024

Tales of pain and patience: the story behind the dentistry queue in Bristol

‘The system is at breaking point, almost already broken,’ says senior dentist at newly opened practice

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2024

Hundreds queue at new NHS dental practice in Bristol hoping for treatment

Police called to manage crowds on opening day of St Pauls dental practice, formerly a Bupa facility

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2024

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2023

Australian health insurers earn $1.3bn more in surplus than two years ago, report shows

Australian Medical Association study also shows $500 difference in benefits between insurers for identical procedures

The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2023

Single parents face higher health insurance premium increases than other families, analysis shows

Consumer advocacy group Choice finds single parents face cost hikes of up to 70% when adding dependants while most two-parent families face no increase

Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2023

Bupa braced for near-£250 million knock in aftermath of Supreme Court case in Chile

Healthcare giant Bupa is braced to take a knock of almost a quarter of a billion pounds after a Supreme Court case in Chile threatened the future of its operations in the country.

Bristol Post · Jul 7, 2023

Campaign launched fighting for dental care in St Pauls

The dentist that closed in May served around 7,000 patients, many of whom were low-income or vulnerable

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Wales Online · Jul 6, 2023

Dr Alex George says there are words we should all avoid to improve mental health

Dr Alex was speaking at the start of a new podcast series looking at health issues

AAP · Jun 28, 2023

NIB secures $1.6m legal win over unpaid Whitecoat debt

Health insurer NIB can recoup $1.6 million in unpaid debts owed by a former partner which helped develop its highly successful Whitecoat healthcare platform.

Daily Mirror · Jun 3, 2023

'I was left scared to smile after dentists failed to spot my tooth decay problem'

Danny Hyde, 22, from Southport, was paid £16,000 by Bupa Dental after his dentist failed to spot decay festering in three of his teeth

Bristol Post · May 31, 2023

Protest at Bristol dental practice as NHS patients say closure would be 'devastating'

"There are places that are a complete NHS desert as far as dentistry goes"

Bristol Post · May 16, 2023

Bupa dentist closures sparks patients' plea to save Bristol branch

11 million people were unable to get an NHS dental appointment in 2022, according to a study

The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2023

Aged care sector warns Albanese government’s planned $4.8bn spend not enough to keep homes open

Growing demand and ageing population expected to drive up costs by 23% in fifth-largest area of government expenditure

Bristol Post · Apr 18, 2023

Bupa dentist closure leaves Bristol NHS patients searching 'as far as Wales' for replacement

She has been trying for the last two years to find a new NHS dentist

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