Looming changes to Medicare rebates have brought howls of protest and the potential for another ‘Mediscare’ campaign by Labor. But, experts say, the real problem is the rise of private health and the slow drift to a US-style system.
/PRNewswire/ Evernorth, the fast-growing health services business of Cigna Corporation, is expanding its industry-first comprehensive weight management.
Key research findings: Vaccine rollout progressing well - 25% of our sample of over 13,000 people are now vaccinated Overall vaccine acceptance up from 63% to 66%, and 60% of people believe
WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Cigna Corporation (CI) plans to reaffirm its full-year 2021 consolidated adjusted revenues of at least $166 billion, the company said in a filing with the SEC.The company
A nib Retail Centre branch in Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Steven Saphore
Health by Sue Dunlevy
Premium Content
Subscriber only Exclusive: Life-saving healthcare could be denied by health funds and patients could face higher medical bills, as insurers move to an Americanised system. In a controversial move, the consumer watchdog has greenlighted a new health services buying group that doctors claim will allow health insurers - instead of trained medical professionals - dictate what care a patient receives. Health fund Nib has won ACCC approval to join with US managed care behemoth Cigna Corporation to set up a health services buying group called Honeysuckle Health.