Private Hospitals Reject 'Misleading' Funding Promise, Demand Premium Increase
2025-03-09
Australian Financial Review
Australia's largest private hospital operators, including Ramsay and Healthscope, are urging the government to increase the percentage of health insurance premiums paid to them, rejecting the current funding promise as 'nonsense'. The move aims to address the growing gap in healthcare costs and ensure the sustainability of private hospitals. With the rising demand for private healthcare services, the industry is pushing for a fairer share of health insurance premiums to maintain quality care. Key players in the health insurance industry will be closely watching the developments, as the government considers the proposal to increase funding for private hospitals.
