Fellow Ian McAuley contributes to special investigation on private health insurance

In the first part of Melissa Davey’s special investigation for The Guardian, CPD Fellow Ian McAuley draws on his extensive research experience on Australia’s private health insurance system.

The investigation explores the data behind private health providers its benefits for consumers, drawing on Ian and other experts including Jennifer Doggett, Professor Graeme Samuel, and Stephen Duckett. Ian critiques the system and dispels some of the prevailing myths and misconceptions that surround private insurance in Australia. While insurance provides security and peace of mind, Ian states that purchasing private health insurance is “not a rational choice” for most Australians. Ian concludes that it is only worth paying top private insurance dollar if consumers are over 75, particularly unhealthy, or live a higher-risk lifestyle.

Read the first part of Melissa Davey’s special investigation for The Guardian here.

See the most recent updates of Davey’s investigation here, including other opinion and think pieces on Australia’s private health insurance sector.

 

Private health insurance in Australia only worth it for the pregnant,rich &v sick. Great reporting by @MelissaLDavey https://t.co/1Jc4BqnIzl

— Bridie Jabour (@bkjabour) November 16, 2016

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