Health Insurance - News & Articles

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• Health insurance demystified – MRI scans and health insurance

  Posted by: Inform's Conor Sligo on 30 September 2008

  Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses a large magnet and low energy radio waves to produce detailed, clear images of the head and body. It’s an extremely useful technique – the images can be used by a specialist to view parts of the body and help with diagnosis (for example identify tumors, check for brain abnormalities, or view bone problems). ... read more on Health insurance demystified – MRI scans and health insurance »

• Young and healthy? Time to get health insurance

  Posted by: Inform on 13 April 2008

  You’re young and healthy so you think that health insurance isn’t a priority in your life just yet…?... read more on Young and healthy? Time to get health insurance »

• Hospital waiting lists

  Posted by: Inform's Conor Sligo on 19 May 2007

  Why have health insurance? Most people have several reasons - the ability to choose a time and place for treatment appeals to many of us, as does the simple peace of mind of knowing that private health care bills will be taken care of. But ask most people the number one thing that made them start a health insurance plan and you'll get one answer: public hospital waiting lists.... read more on Hospital waiting lists »

• Will the public health system fix me?

  Posted by: Inform's Tim von Dadelszen on 23 March 2007

  Maybe. The first step in answering this question is to understand the difference between acute and elective procedures.... read more on Will the public health system fix me? »