Health Insurance News

Over 2014 and 2015, 4.3 million hospital visits were funded by Australian private health insurance. That's not to mention the dental, optical, physiotherapy and chiropractic services that were covered - all of which show how essential private health insurance is to the wellbeing of everyday Australians. 

Standing out above the crowd can be incredibly challenging for Australian businesses. RSM Global's thinkBIG business report provides insight into why. 35 per cent of those surveyed said hiring great talent was too difficult, 33 per cent said there just wasn't enough time in the day and 25 per cent said a lack of market opportunity was holding them back.

Taking better care of your employees' health isn't just the right thing to do, it's a smart business decision. There's an abundance of research from leading industry authorities that has unequivocally found that healthier employees are happier and more productive.

This means that unhealthy employees could be hurting your bottom line. How much do unhealthy employees really cost businesses and what can corporate health insurance do to minimise that cost?

When it comes to choosing a health insurance provider, you want be assured that you'll have access to quality healthcare, without any smoke and mirrors. However, according to legal watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), some Australians aren't getting the service they deserve. 

Here's an overview of what the ACCC is looking to target this year, and what you should consider when choosing your health insurance.