The Medibank hackers appear to have taken more sensitive information than the criminals who targeted Optus received.
Medibank Private has confirmed that hackers have stolen sensitive health information from a company database that holds the records of up to 1 million customers.
The hackers claim they will email Medibank’s most prominent 1000 customers and say they have information on health diagnoses.
Medibank said investigations are continuing into the unusual activity,but says there is so far no evidence that customer data had been accessed or removed from the network.
For his hip replacement operation,Paul Murgatroyd was hospitalised for only one night and a nurse and physiotherapist visited him at home afterwards.
Medibank boss David Koczkar says governments should minimise future COVID restrictions on elective surgery because they put pressure on patients and the health system.
Health funds are being hit with refund requests from members,while doctors warn a “misuse” of private hospitals for public patients will disrupt the healthcare balance.
A massive rise in investment income and an uptick in premium revenues helped the health insurer boost its profit by 40 per cent.
One of Australia’s oldest health funds has fallen victim to the long-term declining affordability that’s stalking the sector.
The $8 billion health insurer has confirmed the manager of its consumer and wellness businesses will take the reins in May.
Outgoing Medibank Private boss Craig Drummond has warned hospitals will be put under immense pressure due to the nation’s ageing population unless there are more options for at-home and remote care.