Michelle Zydower
Action needed on the health and wellbeing of Australian workers
New data has raised questions about the health and wellbeing of Australian workers.
Medibank reveals highest claims and most common by age
Treatment for mental health issues and colonoscopies are among the most common claims made by Australians aged between 20 and 60 years old in FY18.
Medibank supports 65,000 hospital admissions for mental health
Medibank paid benefits towards more than 65,000 hospital admissions for customers requiring psychiatric care in the 2018 financial year.
The royal baby inspiring a rise in the popularity of the name Archie for pets
The hype surrounding the birth of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s son has seen Archie become the 6th most popular name for both cats and dogs across the country.
Demand for the flu shot soars across corporate Australia
There has been a more than 50 per cent increase in the number of Australians receiving the influenza vaccination at their workplace as the 2019 flu season takes hold.
More affordable health insurance for young Australians
Young Australians will have access to more affordable private health insurance with Medibank and ahm introducing a discount for young adults.
Medibank and ahm helping regional and rural customers
Medibank and ahm are easing the cost burden on customers in remote areas requiring hospital treatment by introducing a rural and regional travel and accommodation allowance.
Medibank and ahm leading the charge on reforms
Medibank and ahm have launched new reform compliant products ahead of the introduction of the Government reforms to private health insurance.
Could virtual reality be used to treat chronic pain?
New research being conducted by Swinburne University - in partnership with Medibank – will explore whether virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) could be used to treat chronic pain.