Exclusive: study shows women with private cover pay considerably more than those who go to public hospital
The out‐of‐pocket fees incurred by mothers with private health insurance are considerably higher than fees for mothers who give birth in public facilities, according to a new study – a finding that a leading midwifery researcher has described as “shocking”.
The study was led by Griffith University associate professor Emily Callander, who said until now very little was known about out‐of‐pocket expenses associated with maternity care in Australia.
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