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Will a not-for-profit takeover of private hospitals cut fees for patients?

The truth about Hunter private hospital bids revealed.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31

Australian health insurance premiums just had their biggest hike in a decade. Is it time to scrap private health cover?

Government incentives continue to drive people to take out cover merely to avoid tax penalties

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18

The fall of Healthscope: bad luck, bad decisions, or is Australia’s private health model sick?

Rising costs, the Covid pandemic and an ageing population all played a part in the hospital giant’s collapse, which has prompted debate about the sector’s future

The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2025

Hunter's bulk-billing decline revealed: it's Medicare but not as we know it

Medicare bulk-billing system was supposed to be 'universal'.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 20, 2024

Private hospital plan emerges for Newcastle, despite sector's ill health

Healthcare demand was rising and 'will keep growing in future'.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 15, 2024

Reduce pressure on 'out-of-pocket' health spending

Healthcare costs were 'rising faster than inflation'.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 24, 2023

Splitting headache: Why dividing Hunter New England Health 'doesn't add up'

The numbers behind the de-centralisation of Hunter New England health services don't add up, says health economist

Newcastle Herald · Jul 26, 2022

Economics experts debate health system funding reform

The ever-challenging post-COVID era is driving rising pressure on global health systems.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 19, 2022