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The 8th Annual Health Insurance SummitInforma’s 8th Annual Health Insurance Summit is at the forefront of exploring the role of private health insurance in Australia’s changing healthcare environment. With over 200 senior healthcare and health insurance attendees last year, the conference is regarded as one of the definitive gatherings for the sector. |
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With widespread dissatisfaction of the current health care system, government and industry alike are calling for reform.
New reports suggest that the number of Australian’s paying for private health insurance is falling. Industry is preparing for more bad news as the economic slowdown, higher unemployment, and impacts of the Medicare levy surcharge are causing many existing policy holders, especially the younger members, not to renew their policies.
So what does the future hold for the industry?
This year’s agenda will address timely issues, such as the National Health and Hospital Reform Commission reports, the Medicare levy surcharge, Mergers and restructuring, and overall effects on the industry.
Key issues to be addressed by:
- Richard Bowden, Managing Director, Bupa Australia and will provide insight into how to make a merger work. Detailing why the MBF acquisition was important for Bupa and what the change programme looks like.
- Dr. Paul Gross, Director, Institute of Health Economics and Technology Assessment in Australia and Greater China will discuss how any new proposals by the NHHRC might interact with the world recession to influence future private health insurance products.
- Anne Trimmer, Chief Executive Officer, Medical Technology Association of Australia will discuss the Health Technology Assessment Review – delivering best outcomes for patients, payers and the medical technology industry.
- Rohan Mead, Managing Director, Australian Unity and Mark Fitzgibbon, Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director, nib health funds limited will both provide insight into the future of the industry.
- Shaun Gath, Chief Executive Officer, Private Health Insurance Administration Council will discuss regulating the industry in tough economic times by working with PHIAC’s information requirements. As well as cover the next steps in prudential standards and looking forward to the next premium round.
- Andrew Goodsall, Senior Healthcare Analyst, UBS Healthcare Equity Research will look at the future impacts of private health insurance consolidation in the market.
And many more keynote presentations to be announced
Take advantage of our early bird special. Book and pay by the 01/05/09 and save $200.00!
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