BHF criticises delay in making private healthcare affordable

Original Article by Jana Marx | Business Day | 2 October 2024

The BHF accuses the health department of delaying key reforms to lower private healthcare costs, citing inaction on 2019 Health Market Inquiry recommendations.

The BHF accuses the health department of delaying key reforms to lower private healthcare costs, citing inaction on 2019 Health Market Inquiry recommendations.

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