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Signatories pledge to making 12 tangible steps towards reducing air pollution emissions

Emollient products for treating skin conditions can build up in fabrics and cause them to catch fire, resulting in tragic outcomes

Waiting on the phone for hours to claim money back or query policy coverage from health insurance giants is an all too common experience for thousands.

The Skin Analytics AI tool has already seen more patients than a dermatologist would in their entire career. Maddy Mussen tests out the process set to revolutionise skin cancer diagnosis

Justin Ash runs the UK’s biggest private health provider, which makes millions offering treatments ranging from hip ops to therapy

Luke Sayers has resigned as Carlton president despite an Australian Football League (AFL) investigation finding his X account was hacked and he was not responsible for posting a lewd image. The incident, which occurred on January 8, triggered public scrutiny and led to Sayers’ decision to step down, citing the…

Nearly four million health insurance premiums could increase after large health funds opted to pay higher hospital fees under threat of higher taxes.

Healthscope to rip up contracts with Bupa and Australian Health Services Alliance in fight over extra fee

A major private hospital operator and multiple insurers have been urged to negotiate as contracts are torn up, likely to result in patients paying more.

Australia’s second-largest private health insurer, Bupa, has recently started offering its members three free GP telehealth consultations a year. This follows other insurers such as nib offering its members digital GP consults, for things like prescriptions and medical certificates, for a fee.

Major health insurers have been accused of expecting NSW hospitals to subsidise their record profits amid a stand-off over who foots hospital bills.