The Latest Breaking News from Bupa

The Australian Competition Consumer Commission (ACCC) has fined Bupa A$35 million for unlawfully rejecting thousands of health insurance claims over more than five years.

CEO Stone said that the company had prioritised communication and compensation for those affected, and has introduced measures to prevent similar mistakes in future.

The Skin Analytics AI tool has already seen more patients than a dermatologist would in their entire career. Maddy Mussen tests out the process set to revolutionise skin cancer diagnosis

Justin Ash runs the UK’s biggest private health provider, which makes millions offering treatments ranging from hip ops to therapy

Nearly four million health insurance premiums could increase after large health funds opted to pay higher hospital fees under threat of higher taxes.

Healthscope to rip up contracts with Bupa and Australian Health Services Alliance in fight over extra fee

A major private hospital operator and multiple insurers have been urged to negotiate as contracts are torn up, likely to result in patients paying more.

Australia’s second-largest private health insurer, Bupa, has recently started offering its members three free GP telehealth consultations a year. This follows other insurers such as nib offering its members digital GP consults, for things like prescriptions and medical certificates, for a fee.

Major health insurers have been accused of expecting NSW hospitals to subsidise their record profits amid a stand-off over who foots hospital bills.