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Fee-free course takes load off future nurses
The first cohort of students to graduate debt-free from Mater Education’s Diploma of Nursing are set to kick off their healthcare careers without the burden of paying off tuition fees. Source: Catholic Health Australia.
St John of God‘s $311m Perth project faces two-year delay
A $311 million expansion of St John of God Hospital in Subiaco in Perth’s inner west could be delayed by up to two years as it waits for a power upgrade by a local utility provider. Source: The West Australian.
Minister rejects proposed increases to private health insurance premiums
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has rejected suggested private health insurance premium increases for the second time, calling on a number of companies to suggest “a more reasonable figure” ahead of the April 1 deadline. Source: The West Australian.
ACCC to block Catholic hospitals from boycotting private health insurers
The competition regulator intends to block Catholic Health Australia’s private hospital members from collectively boycotting large private health insurers, should negotiations for increased hospital funding arrangements fail. Source: The Australian.
Insurers ‘pricing out’ Australians from quality private health insurance
New data analysis by Catholic Health Australia reveals corporate health insurers are pricing Australians out of quality private health insurance amidst a cost-of-living crisis.
Catholic sector backs AMA push for greater access to out-of-hospital care
Catholic Health Australia is supporting the Australian Medical Association’s call for greater access to out-of-hospital care for patients, outlined in its position paper released yesterday.
Health care group serves hotel-style room service
St John of God Health Care is the first private health group to introduce room service catering as a nationwide model.
New website makes it easier to open ‘digital front door’
Calvary Health Care has launched a new website, making it easier for patients, residents, clients, providers, carers and the general public to digitally connect with its full range of healthcare services.
Government report confirms private hospitals in trouble: CHA
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the federal government’s report on the Private Hospital Sector Financial Viability Health Check, released on Friday, which it says confirms the sector is facing serious viability issues.