Health research at Medibank: Simple physical activity can have a ripple effect for osteoarthritis
New research from the University of Tasmania, sponsored by Medibank, found better health outcomes could be achieved for Australians with knee osteoarthritis through simple, cost-effective measures rather than invasive and sometimes debilitating surgery.
Reversing my old life for new outcomes
It was a massive wake-up call to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in my early 40s. But I probably didn’t take that diagnosis seriously enough at the time.
Delivering healthcare differently
If we were to design healthcare around a patient and their family, it would look quite different to how it does today. This requires an appetite for change, and we think consumers are ready, but funders, providers and governments need to be responsive too.
Progress on prostheses reform still key to reducing pressure on premiums
Private health insurance customers are forced by law to pay more for prostheses than public hospitals pay. This contributes to rising premiums and it's unfair to consumers. There is a better way to pay for prostheses to reduce pressure on premiums.
Standing up against sexism
Australia is having a very important national conversation about discrimination against women and its clear the community wants action
Laying the groundwork for Indigenous health equality
We believe in health equality and are committed to help reduce the gap that exists between Indigenous and other Australians.
Thousands benefitting from timely mental health treatment
More Australians under the age of 40 than any other age group are having their mental health hospital treatment fast-tracked without having to serve a health insurance waiting period.
Connection, community and care: addressing loneliness could prevent other health issues
Medibank is working on a long-term approach to help address one of Australia’s growing but least understood health concerns – loneliness. A new report, sponsored by our Better Health Foundation, calls for a national plan of action to address the challenge.
What to expect in 2021 - trends and innovations in healthcare
We're seeing seismic shifts in healthcare and our day to day lives as a result of COVID, with more change ahead for 2021
Health research at Medibank: Simple physical activity can have a ripple effect for osteoarthritis
New research from the University of Tasmania, sponsored by Medibank, found better health outcomes could be achieved for Australians with knee osteoarthritis through simple, cost-effective measures rather than invasive and sometimes debilitating surgery.
Reversing my old life for new outcomes
It was a massive wake-up call to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in my early 40s. But I probably didn’t take that diagnosis seriously enough at the time.
Delivering healthcare differently
If we were to design healthcare around a patient and their family, it would look quite different to how it does today. This requires an appetite for change, and we think consumers are ready, but funders, providers and governments need to be responsive too.
Progress on prostheses reform still key to reducing pressure on premiums
Private health insurance customers are forced by law to pay more for prostheses than public hospitals pay. This contributes to rising premiums and it's unfair to consumers. There is a better way to pay for prostheses to reduce pressure on premiums.
Standing up against sexism
Australia is having a very important national conversation about discrimination against women and its clear the community wants action
Laying the groundwork for Indigenous health equality
We believe in health equality and are committed to help reduce the gap that exists between Indigenous and other Australians.
Thousands benefitting from timely mental health treatment
More Australians under the age of 40 than any other age group are having their mental health hospital treatment fast-tracked without having to serve a health insurance waiting period.
Connection, community and care: addressing loneliness could prevent other health issues
Medibank is working on a long-term approach to help address one of Australia’s growing but least understood health concerns – loneliness. A new report, sponsored by our Better Health Foundation, calls for a national plan of action to address the challenge.
What to expect in 2021 - trends and innovations in healthcare
We're seeing seismic shifts in healthcare and our day to day lives as a result of COVID, with more change ahead for 2021