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Exploring health sector funding arrangements & implications for reform of the private health insurance industry.
In an era of increasing chronic health conditions, an ageing population and higher costs for new medical devices and technologies, the demand for private health insurance is growing. The private health sector and Medicare make up the foundations of our national health care system but with the increasing costs for health services and the impact of an economic downturn, how is this mixed system of public and private health coping with current and future health needs?
Health reform of the private health industry is a key policy issue for the Federal government. Private health coexists alongside Medicare to take pressure off an already overstretched hospital and health service. Private health insurance is an important contribution to the overall health system but with health inflation and a tough economic climate the current and future challenges facing the industry are immense. How will the industry respond to health sector reform and the constantly evolving regulatory environment? How will health insurers encourage the take-up of PHI services and products and still maintain competitiveness?
The 9th 9th Annual Health Insurance Summit 2010 aspires to explore the challenges, implications and proposals for reform of the private health insurance industry, the regulatory environment and impact of an economic downturn and trends in the up-take of private health insurance. This year the agenda will not only shed light on the challenges facing the private health insurance industry but will also examine the strategies and solutions aimed at improving the overall healthcare sector.
The Health Insurance Summit has become the premier industry gathering of senior healthcare and health insurance attendees each year. This is a crucial time in health reform of the private health insurance industry so join this year`s event and voice your opinions on this very important issue.
