If you live in a capital Australian city and need to see a dentist or optometrist, there is a good chance you will end up in a clinic owned by your private health insurer. The same could be true for hospitals in the near future.
Health funds such as Medibank Private, HCF, NIB and Bupa are investing hundreds of millions of dollars into primary care and telehealth. The move marks a significant shift in the healthcare model. Insurers have traditionally funded healthcare, but now they want to provide it as well.
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