The Latest Breaking News from Rachel David

Health insurance saga: Greens welcome inquiry into planned rebate cuts

It's a small win for older Australians.

The Canberra Times · Jul 2

Plan to reduce private health rebates for older Australians to have ‘almost no impact’ on hospital system, expert says

Labor will push ahead with a plan to reduce insurance rebates, meaning three million older Australians to pay $250 extra a year for private health

The Guardian - AU · May 19

Health insurance premiums to cut more from hip pockets

Health insurance premium rises have begun, after the federal government in February approved an average industry-wide increase of 4.41 per cent.

AAP · Mar 31

'Fix this': torn-up contracts not in patients' interest

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.

AAP · Nov 22, 2024

Jessica has private health insurance – but she will have to drive 150km to the Gold Coast to have her baby delivered privately

Australian women increasingly facing limited choices as private hospitals close maternity wards, obstetricians and gynaecologists warn

The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2024

Competition void leaves specialist patients 'worse off'

Calls to name and shame medical specialists charging excessively high out-of-pocket costs have been revived following a pricing review by economist Allan Fels.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

Health insurers told to 'have another go' on premiums

Health insurers have been told to go back to the drawing board by the government after collectively seeking a significant hike to premiums.

AAP · Dec 19, 2023

Value of private health insurance in regional Australia questioned by long-time policy holders

Three regional Australians tell the ABC's regional health investigation their experience with private health insurance leaves them questioning whether it is worth the cost.

ABC News · Feb 21, 2023

Mystery looms over LA shooting that left 3 dead, 4 wounded

LOS ANGELES — When Rachel David arrived at her Benedict Canyon home early Saturday morning after a night out, she thought the rows of flashing police cars were part of a film shoot, which is fairly common in the area.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 29, 2023

Victims identified as mystery surrounds LA shooting that left 3 dead

LOS ANGELES — When Rachel David arrived at her Benedict Canyon home early Saturday morning after a night out, she thought the rows of flashing police cars were part of a film shoot, which is fairly common in the area.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 29, 2023