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The Australian Government’s plan to make private health insurance simpler and more affordable for all Australians is continuing to move ahead through landmark reform of the Prostheses List.

The Morrison Government’s ongoing reforms to private health insurance have contributed to the lowest annual average premium change for consumers since 2001, which will be 2.70 percent in 2022.

Read the transcript of the press conference with Minister Hunt, in Canberra on 24 February with an update oHoly Spirit Home vaccine situation in Carseldine; COVID-19 vaccine rollout; Auckland, NZ being made a hot spot; Private Health Insurance Legislation Amendment Bill.

The Australian Government’s ongoing reforms to private health insurance have resulted in the lowest annual average premium change for consumers since 2001 – 2.74 per cent.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Alan Jones on 2GB about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Australians with an intellectual disability will soon receive greater support, thanks to a Australian Government $6.5 million investment in the Primary Care Enhancement Program.

A new Medical Costs Transparency website will show Australian patients typical out-of-pocket costs for common treatments and procedures in the private system.

The Australian Government’s reforms to make private health insurance simpler and more affordable have delivered the lowest annual premium change in 19 years.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Leon Byner on 5AA.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt being interviewed by Fran Kelly on ABC Insiders.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Chris Kenny on Sky News talking about aged care and other health issues.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's address to the National Press Club. Minister Hunt talks about Australia's Long Term National Health Plan and the Australian Government's vision for a physically and mentally healthier community.

Delivering the world’s best mental health system – stigma-free and focused on prevention, starting with children under 12 – is the major focus of the Australian Government’s Long Term National Health Plan, outlined today.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt’s 2GB interview with Steve Price where he talks about ongoing reforms to private health insurance.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt’s and AMA Federal President Dr Tony Bartone's Canberra doorstop. They talk about a new Informed Financial Consent Guide to promote transparent fees.

The Australian Government and the AMA have launched a new guide that will better aid Australians making decisions around medical treatments.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt’s interview on ABC's 7.30 Report, talking about Australia's health system, dental care, Medicare, private health insurance, and tackling out-of-pocket costs.

The Australian Government will commission an updated review of certain natural therapies including a five year update to its 2014–15 review of natural therapies.

The Liberal National Government will launch a national strategy to tackle excessive out-of-pocket costs charged by medical specialists including by developing a website to provide Australians with transparency and an education campaign to inform patient about the costs of specialist services.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Interview with Tom Connell Sky News

Transcript of Minister for Health, $185 million for dementia and ageing medical research; CAR-T Therapy; private healthcare premiums; pill testing at festivals

The Liberal National Government’s reforms to make private health insurance simpler and more affordable have delivered the lowest annual premium change in 18 years.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview on 5AA Mornings with Leon Byner regarding CAR-T leukaemia treatment, private health insurance and SA health.

New rules have been announced that will make private health insurance easier to understand and help Australians choose the cover that best suits them and their families from 1 April, 2019.

New rules have been announced that will make private health insurance easier to understand and help Australians choose the cover that best suits them and their families from 1 April, 2019.