The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has warned doctors who do not quote patients before treatment could be penalised for misleading and deceptive conduct. Figures released by AusScan have revealed tens of thousands of Australians are leaving private health insurance after only a year of membership.
Women lead health cover surge.
Figures have revealed 45.1 per cent of Australian women have some form of private health insurance Watchdog flooded by complaints. Complaints to the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman have increased by 112 per cent in the past year. ACCC confirms no GST price exploitation. Financial Services and Regulation Minister Joe Hockey has officially released the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's 6th Section 75AZ Report Quarterly Price Report on Price Exploitation. Price changes now substantially relate to commercial considerations not because of the New Tax System,' Hockey explained.