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Wednesday 20 May 2020
In a media release on Tuesday 19 May 2020, the Australian Private Hospitals Association advised that March quarter private health insurance figures show a year-on-year increase in private hospitals episodes of care, continuing the trend of Australians seeking out private care if they need it.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) data on private health insurance reported 3.73 million episodes of care in private hospitals in the 12 months ending 31 March 2020, an increase of 1.1 percent over the previous year. This is despite the fact there was a decline in the number of Australians with health insurance.
Australian Private Hospitals Association (APHA) CEO Michael Roff said Australians appreciate the high quality care they can access in the private hospital system.
“We know Australians have been using their insurance to get the care they need. They value the private hospital system allowing them to access care at a time that suits them, with the doctor of their choice."
View the complete APHA media release here
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