Police say the motive for Brian Thompson's killing is unknown. But it has highlighted threats to those who run America's health insurers, and sparked a conversation about widespread anger at the industry.
Warnings issued to those downgrading health insurance
New government figures show the number of people with top-level gold health insurance coverage has dropped by more than 400,000 between December 2020 and the end of last year.
Photo shows Medibank PrivateAgreement reached after funding spat between private hospitals and health insurers that left policy holders 'caught in the middle'
UnitingCare Queensland has reached a new financial agreement with Australia's largest health insurance buying group, after giving notice to end its contract last month.
Photo shows Glass entrance doors show a cross on the wall inside The Wesley Hospital.Australian car crash victim flown to Perth for surgery after months in a Thai hospital
The fly-in, fly-out mine worker's travel insurance had expired when the crash left him fighting for life as his family scrambled to cover expenses and get him home. And that's a cautionary tale for Australians overseas, says a medical repatriation expert.
Photo shows A family holds a cheetah pup.Genetic testing to be banned from life insurance, income protection, disability cover
Life insurers and those offering income protection and permanent disability insurance will be banned from using genetic testing to refuse cover after a government crackdown.
Photo shows Genetic TestingThings to consider when weighing up private health insurance against the cost-of-living
How do you decide what is essential for you — and what isn't — when it comes to private health insurance?
Photo shows An adult lies in a hospital bed.Funding spat between private hospitals and health insurers could affect more than 500,000 policyholders
UnitingCare says it is the first time it has ended an agreement with a heath insurer in almost three decades.
Photo shows Glass entrance doors show a cross on the wall inside The Wesley Hospital.Private hospital sector in trouble
hospitals claim funds received from private health insurers doesn't keep up with the cost of treating patients.
Has Video Duration: 7 minutes 51 seconds.Are ambulance services free if I'm travelling interstate?
Emergency ambulance services aren't always free if you're travelling interstate. It depends what jurisdiction you're from, and which one you're going to.
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Photo shows A yellow helicopter lands on top of a hospital in the city at sunset.14 months after rolling her ankle, Canberran Kayla was billed $45,000
After being rescued by emergency helicopter in Tasmania, Kayla Dempsey was shocked to receive the massive bill more than a year later.
Photo shows A woman holds a piece of paper and stares blankly while sitting at a dining table.'First time in 167 years': Hospital chain flags shock split from major health insurer
St Vincent's is planning to end its contract with private health insurer nib after negotiations for renewal broke down.
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Photo shows A graphic showing a St Vincent's hospital and nib logos side by side, separated by ripped paperThe absence of a basic cybersecurity measure led to the Medibank hack, regulator alleges
The OAIC alleges Medibank failed to act on multiple reports of vulnerabilities in its cyber security framework before a lack of multi-factor authentication led to a major data hack of nearly 9.7 million past and current customers.
Photo shows A few people walk up and down stairs. The left wall is white paneling bearing the Medibank logoMedibank to be sued by privacy regulator over cyber hack
In 2022 the private health insurer was exposed to a cyber-attack and the personal details of 9.7 million customers were released on the dark web.
Has Video Duration: 6 minutes 42 seconds.Medibank legal case a 'wake-up' call for Australian businesses
The Australian Information Commissioner is suing Medibank over a 2022 hack that leaked sensitive data about millions of Australians.
Photo shows A man stands in an alleyway.Calls for total ban on genetic tests in life insurance assessments
Labor MP Julian Hill is pushing for a total ban on what he calls genetic discrimination after being told testing for a condition his daughter has could void his insurance policy.
Photo shows Life Insurance, Genetic Testing: Stock image of blue DNA structure against black background.Has Video Duration: 4 minutes 9 seconds.'A snake eating its own tail': Some private health insurance policies have increased up to five times the approved average
In some cases, policyholders have been hit with an increase as high as 17 per cent — experts say Australia's aging population may be to blame.
Photo shows Surgery theatre, green wallsInsurer slashes rebates for Ozempic as private health funds navigate 'grey area' of 'vanity' use
Australia's major health insurers are at odds over how to treat the diabetes and weight loss medication Ozempic, with one insurer slashing benefits amid a worldwide shortage.
Photo shows A man sits on a couch holding a vile of OzempicMajor health fund reduces rebates for Ozempic amid increasing demand
WA's largest private health insurer is slashing rebates for weight loss drugs including Ozempic, saying the rise in claims — amounting to 40 per cent of all off-schedule pharmaceuticals — has become unsustainable.
Photo shows Two boxes of Ozempic being held by a pharmacist.Households choosing food over insurance cover despite financial planners warning of big risks
There is mounting evidence that basic forms of insurance are becoming unaffordable for many Australians as the cost-of-living crisis deepens.
Photo shows An aerial photo of a new housing estate with empty blocks and several new houses being built.Australians seeking hip replacements tripped up by health insurance fine print
Smart people are getting caught out on private health insurance — so do they need to be more savvy, or does the system need to change?
Photo shows An X-ray printout showing a pelvis with two hips replaced.With health insurance premiums about to increase, these people decided to 'self-fund' their private healthcare instead
As private health premiums are set to rise, some Australians are making a conscious decision to opt for "self-insurance" rather than "health insurance" to cut down on expenses. Experts warn it's not for everyone.
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