Rachel David
Dr. Rachel David is the chief executive of Private Health Australia, the peak body representing health funds in Australia. She has been vocal about the challenges facing maternity care, highlighting the need for a model that reduces out-of-pocket fees for families and addresses the overwhelmed public hospital system.
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Rachel David, the chief executive of industry group Private Healthcare Australia, said insurers were introducing more no-gap and 'known-gap' fee services.
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Australia· 2026-02-18
Rachel David is the chief executive of Private Healthcare Australia and has commented on the issues surrounding aged care access.
Heart valve, pneumonia and bed block costs revealedAustralia· 2025-11-27Dr Rachel David, chief executive of Private Healthcare Australia, said that while the scans could sound appealing, they often lead to false alarms and unnecessary follow-up tests.
The $3000 medical scans dividing doctorsAustralia· 2025-11-24
Dr Rachel David, the group’s chief executive, stated that public hospitals are overwhelmed due to the inability of people to afford out-of-pocket fees in private maternity.
Pregnancy care shakeup could prevent hospital closures, peak body saysAustralia· 2025-02-23