Rate change, also known as rate review, happens annually in the private health insurance sector. Every year, Australian health insurers review their premiums to ensure they are priced relative to the rise in healthcare costs.

A first-of-its-kind cardiovascular study has won the Gippsland Public Health Network awards for 2022. More than 500 Gippslanders participated in the study, by accessing a 15-minute free heart health screening in May and June. The pharmacist-led screenings were part of the Gippsland Healthy Heart Study, a collaborative project delivered by API, SiSU Health, Latrobe Health Services, Priceline Pharmacy and supported by Abbott and Novartis, under the supervision of Professor Stephen Nicholls from Monash University

Supporting a healthy immune system doesn’t get much of a mention in the back-to-school rush, but it is the best way to reduce the chances of catching common infections such as colds and other viruses.