If 2015 was a movie, it would have had more plot twists than The Sixth Sense and The Usual Suspects combined. Last year we saw Australia's biggest insurer, Medibank, begin trading on the stock exchange, the failure of a $7 GP payment plan, and a rise in health insurance premiums.
Are you planning on a different kind of holiday this year? Out of Australia's 12.9 million holidaymakers, 2.7 per cent of them said they engage in some sort of extreme sport while vacationing, according to new Roy Morgan research.
While spending Christmas in the Australian summer sun is a fantastic experience, many of us are planning to go overseas and see what the festive season holds abroad. The extra time off gives individuals and families a chance to relax and recuperate before the new year begins.
If you're considering private health insurance, you'll likely be weighing up the risk vs reward. Is the cost of health insurance worth the coverage?
In your quest to understand and weigh up the range of health-related risks that may lie in your or your family's future, medical experts are hoping to raise awareness of one that lies a little under the surface - musculoskeletal conditions.
Many of Australia's young people are unlikely to have health insurance at the top of their priorities list. In fact, they may not have health matters on their minds at all.
The Australian government is consistently assessing whether the private health insurance industry is fit for purpose. After all, while the general perception may be that the power is with the health funds, it's the applicable industry bodies and decision makers that have to approve any vast changes - particularly those based around pricing.
The broad links between corporate health and the benefits to productivity have long been established. Employees that are looking after their bodies and minds have a better chance of staying on task and boosting the performance of the companies they work for.
Health insurance is top of many Australian's list of things to keep and maintain. After all, there can be no better feeling than knowing health treatment will be subsidised in the event it's needed. In the past, many chose to pursue policies that were encompassing by nature, but came with higher costs from the outset.
The vast majority of people use the new year as a blank slate. Whether it's a different job, change of diet, or even just altering a few lifestyle choices, January 1 can be a great time to start fresh. However, is this the case when it comes to private health insurance?
Maintaining general good health and wellbeing is a priority for many Australians, so private health insurance can be a no-brainer. However, finding the right policy is often complex, and it can be all too easy to switch off to the nuances and end up with an agreement that isn't a precise fit.
