Private health insurance activity set for 2023 boom

Healthcode research shows

Jaskeet Briah
clock • 2 min read

Providers are on track for a “record year” for claims this year as more patients with insurance policies are expected to be treated compared to 2022, according to data from Healthcode.

Data from the official clearing organisation for the private healthcare sector shows providers have already seen a "strong start" to the year amid a year-on-year rise in hospital billing volumes. Healthcode detailed it processed a total of 8.6 million insurer invoices in 2022 on behalf of hospitals, practices and clinics and practitioners. Total insured billing volumes grew 19% across private healthcare settings in January and February this year compared to 2022. Overall, non-hospital settings saw the biggest jump in billing volumes at 26%, while hospital bills have increased by 9% ye...

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