The hidden cost of private health insurance in Australia
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Authors
Seah, D.
Cheong, T.
Anstey, Matthew
Date
2013Collection
Type
Journal Article
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The provision of health services in Australia currently is primarily financed by a unique interaction of public and private insurers. This commentary looks at a loophole in this framework, namely that private insurers have to date been able to avoid funding healthcare for some of their policy holders, as it is not a requirement to use private insurance when treatment occurs in Australian public hospitals. © AHHA 2013.
Citation
Seah, D. and Cheong, T. and Anstey, M. 2013. The hidden cost of private health insurance in Australia. Australian Health Review. 37 (1): pp. 1-3.
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Australian Health Review
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Department of Health Policy and Management
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