Today we have released the Health Research at Medibank 2022 report, highlighting our support of vital work across the Australian health research sector. Much of the featured research is funded through the Medibank Better Health Foundation, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
Medibank allocated $1.1 million towards health research in the 2022 financial year, funding 25 different projects through partnerships with 20 organisations.
These projects explore a range of topics, from digital health, pain management and rehabilitation, transparency and accessibility in healthcare, through to the role of patient health literacy in driving better health outcomes and experiences.
Two studies, representing a partnership between the Medibank Better Health Foundation and the ANZCA Foundation, investigate patients’ experiences and early outcomes of Medibank’s no gap joint replacement program.
The report also features an interview with two early-career female health researchers, Dr Brooke Patterson and Dr Khic-Houy Prang, who share their thoughts on the research industry, their experiences as women leading research and the future of the Australian healthcare system.
As a health company, we are focused on our 2030 Vision to create the best health and wellbeing for Australia. Supporting research means supporting our universities, clinicians, research leaders, industry and advocacy groups – who share the common goal of seeking to make the lives of Australians better. As a clinician and advocate for evidence-based practice, I’m very proud to showcase these important collaborative projects.
