This report summarises the major issues identified during information-gathering activities undertaken by both the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in 2008.
In October 2002 the Prime Minister announced that the ACCC would monitor medical indemnity premiums to assess whether they are actuarially and commercially justified.
Report to the Australian Senate on anti-competitive and other practices by health funds and providers in relation to private health insurance, 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008.
