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RADIO GRABS: Healthcare Costs Continue Surge
Friday, 21 November, 2008: A new report by Medibank Private shows another surge in
healthcare costs with benefits paid for hospital admissions increasing by 8%.
Nationally, hospital visits also grew by 6.7% with members claiming more than 50,000 extra
admissions, driven largely by an increase in day procedures.
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Spokesperson: Craig Bosworth, Medibank Private (Industry Affairs)
#1 (19 Seconds):
Says the report proves once again that healthcare is an expensive business...
#2 (14 Seconds):
Says there's also been a dramatic increase in the number of expensive hospital admissions...
#3 (20 Seconds):
Says the cost of healthcare continues to increase, especially for common procedures...
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