Health Funds and Industry News

The government has recently announced a new initiative which asks Australians to think about how healthy their diets actually are and the effect this can have on overall wellbeing.

A new rating system has been introduced, making it easier for the public to better understand how what they eat can effect their health. Assistant Minister for Health Fiona Nash explained the thinking behind this new Health Star Rating system.

Technology is driving innovation in nearly every commercial sector. Following an announcement by the government that Australia's first digital eHealth facility is now open, it appears even hospitals are following the trend, too.

St Stephen's Private Hospital in Hervey Bay is the first of its kind in Australia, with provisions for up to 96 inpatients and three operating theatres utilising only the most up-to-date and sophisticated eHealth technologies.

The future of health care

A new calendar year offers a clean slate in many aspects of life. From joining a gym to eating more healthily, many people use the ticking over of the calendar as a means to review.

Whilst you don't have to do anything particularly drastic, making sure that your private health insurance is giving you the best possible coverage should be high on your list of resolutions. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Make sure your premiums are up-to-date

There are a whole host of health funds which can provide you with an even bigger number of insurance products. Putting in the time and effort to find the right one may be something you only do once, but keeping in mind that you have the right to change can be crucial.