A hospital excess is the amount you need to pay upfront before being admitted into hospital as a private patient.

Psychology, physiotherapy, dietetics, speech pathology, podiatry, counseling, occupational therapy, exercise physiology and osteopathy then you will be able to claim benefits for these services whether delivered via telehealth or face-to-face by a registered health care provider.

A mouthguard’s main job is to protect teeth from being damaged. Mouthguards help reduce instances of, broken, or chipped teeth, fractured crowns, root damage, and bridgework, saving you from a trip to the dentist or even worse, the hospital.

Rate change, also known as rate review, happens annually in the private health insurance sector. Every year, Australian health insurers review their premiums to ensure they are priced relative to the rise in healthcare costs.

A first-of-its-kind cardiovascular study has won the Gippsland Public Health Network awards for 2022. More than 500 Gippslanders participated in the study, by accessing a 15-minute free heart health screening in May and June. The pharmacist-led screenings were part of the Gippsland Healthy Heart Study, a collaborative project delivered by API, SiSU Health, Latrobe Health Services, Priceline Pharmacy and supported by Abbott and Novartis, under the supervision of Professor Stephen Nicholls from Monash University

Supporting a healthy immune system doesn’t get much of a mention in the back-to-school rush, but it is the best way to reduce the chances of catching common infections such as colds and other viruses.

Two new theatres and 19 recovery beds have opened as the first stage of the $16 million Maryvale Private Hospital redevelopment was completed this month.

This week, Latrobe Health Services kicked off its Giving Tree Appeal at offices and branches in Gippsland. Latrobe Health is again supporting the Gippsland community by accepting unwrapped gifts and non-perishable hamper food for Quantum Support Services clients.

Latrobe Health Services today announced that approximately $5.5 million in COVID claims savings will be returned to eligible* members through cash-back payments or by providing premium relief as part of its member give back program.