health insurance
World news wrapup: 16 June 2022
Growing violence against UK pharmacists has them worried; “kick in the guts” for Kiwi independents as big discounters move in; US pharmacist founds “Uber Eats” of vaccination UK: Violence against …
Priceline breaks into health insurance game
The health and beauty focused pharmacy chain is leveraging its Sister Club network to boost a new health insurance offering Priceline Pharmacy has launched a health insurance brand and products …
Growing pharmacy-based health
TerryWhite Chemmart has announced a new partnership with HBF The partnership aims to deliver pharmacy-based health and wellbeing services to more Australians. More than 420 TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacies in Queensland, …
AMA’s response to TWCM promotion ‘hysterical,’ says Guild
The AMA’s national president has slammed a Terry White Chemmart/Bupa promotion as a “sneaky” way to introduce US-style health to Australia – a stance which has disappointed the Pharmacy Guild …
‘These activities are not within the scope of practice of a pharmacist.’
AMA president Dr Tony Bartone has slammed a strategic partnership between Bupa and TerryWhite Chemmart as “outrageous” Under the partnership, which is set to launch in May, Bupa’s four million …
PHI changes could reignite opioid crisis
Pharmacists are warned they may see more pain sufferers heading back to prescription opioids and excluded from private care The Neuromodulation Society of Australia and New Zealand has expressed concerns …
World news wrapup: 11 October 2018
Walgreens readies for Hurricane Michael; crisis in Zimbabwe as drugs run out and pharmacies demand cash; UK pharmacy stakeholders call for better planning Gulf Coast, US: As Hurricane Michael threatens …
Medibank, Sigma team up
Medibank and Sigma Healthcare have announced a three-year partnership to engage new customers, reward existing customers, and support their customers’ health needs The partnership will commence in the first half …
Insure for pharmacist services, high-cost drugs: Guild
Pharmacist services should be included in subsidised private health insurance cover, the Pharmacy Guild argues In its submission to the Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee inquiry into the value and …
AMA welcomes ACCC action against Medibank
The AMA welcomes the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s decision to launch legal action against Medibank Private over alleged misleading and deceptive conduct. AMA President Dr Michael Gannon says the …
Health funds hikes, patients lose: CHF
Patients in health funds are losing out as rates rise while rebates lessen, the Consumers Health Forum states. The CHF says consumers are being fleeced and not getting the rebates …
Industry urged to coordinate on health insurance review: Sclavos
When a patient presents at a pharmacy with a private prescription not covered by the PBS, most patients are disappointed by the benefits they receive under their ancillary benefits private …