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Bupa patients lose out on choice and risk out-of-pockets under No Gap scheme, experts warn

A former Bupa executive says the insurer is removing choice from its members. (ABC News: John Gunn)

Health insurer Bupa has been accused of anti-competitive behaviour in its dealings with private hospitals.

Critics are concerned it is ultimately leading to less choice for consumers. Bupa denies the claims and says it saves patients money.

Private hospitals would like the competition regulator to intervene and an agreement on a new national benchmark pricing system.

Health insurance giant Bupa has been accused of anti-competitive behaviour in its dealings with private hospitals, which critics say is ultimately reducing choice for Bupa customers.

Leaked documents have revealed how the insurer's contracts impose stifling conditions on small hospitals — operators with little bargaining power against a fund that holds a quarter of the Australian market.

Health insurance giant Bupa accused of squeezing private hospitals with anti-competitive contracts

Health insurance giant Bupa has been accused of anti-competitive behaviour in its dealings with private hospitals.
 

Health insurance giant Bupa has been accused of anti-competitive behaviour in its dealings with private hospitals.

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