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We Are Lonely, our podcast that aims to bring loneliness out into the open and help people find ways to connect, has just been recognised as one the world’s best podcasts, winning 2 Bronze Awards at this year's Signal Awards.  We Are Lonely joins the ranks of influential podcasts like All There Is with Anderson Cooper and Unlocking Us with Brene Brown, all of which have been recognised for storytelling that is defining our culture. Congratulations to the team involved at Medibank and Ranieri & Co. Listen now below! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gEQCeD9a Apple: https://lnkd.in/gRBCcTRX

As we near the end of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’d like to share Medibank’s Geo Project Manager Simon Hogan story about the lessons he learnt upon becoming a father (now of two) and his dedication to empowering other dads to reach out, build connections and have open conversations about all things fatherhood – the celebrations, the challenges and everything in between. Read Simon's story in our latest Humans of Medibank article: https://lnkd.in/gwYivk7Y

Yesterday, we released a comprehensive report on the future of home hospitals in Australia. One of the case studies featured in this report was My Home Hospital, an SA Health service, which is delivered through the Calvary Amplar Health Joint Venture. See how this model of care comes to life plus some highlights from the report in the below video 👇 Read the Newsroom article here: https://lnkd.in/gxHZ28aE Amplar Health

Bricks and mortar hospitals will always play an important role in the health system, but expensive acute hospitals should not be the only option. We know many patients want to be treated in the comfort of their own home and it frees up precious beds for those that really need it. Today we released the results of a Medibank commissioned KPMG report. In 2030, 350,000 patients could be treated in the home instead of a hospital, substituting up to 1.2 million bed days and saving up to $1 billion. The report looked closely at SA Health’s My Home Hospital service and the work @chrispicton and his team are delivering to the community, a prime example of emerging models being embraced to support the economic and patient needs of the health system.  https://lnkd.in/gK6BSwUn MedibankCalvary Amplar Health Joint Venture Sarah McRae Amplar Health Chris Picton

Home hospitals are already proving to ease pressure on our hospital system – and today we announced a commissioned KPMG report that sheds light on just how much more they could do with wider adoption. In 2030, 350,000 patients could be treated in the home instead of a hospital, substituting up to 1.2 million physical bed days and saving up to $1 billion. As part of the health transition, we’re calling for a significant expansion of home hospitals across the nation, not just because of the economic benefits but most importantly, because patients want more access, choice and control in where and how they receive their healthcare.   #healthcare #healthtransition https://lnkd.in/gjVBHGhS

Earlier today, we released a comprehensive report on the future of home hospitals in Australia. In the KPMG Australia report, commissioned by Medibank, we explore the potential impact of the significant expansion of this model of care with real-world case studies demonstrating how the home hospital model of care can deliver cost savings, improve access and enhance care. 🔍 Dive into the full report below.

Medibank is calling for a significant expansion of hospital care in the home across Australia to alleviate pressure on the healthcare system. A new KPMG Australia report commissioned by Medibank reveals the incredible potential of hospital care in the home, highlighting: Cost savings: Up to $1 billion in healthcare costs and $6.4 billion in capital expenditure by 2030 Improved access: Around 350,000 patients could receive hospital-level care in their home in 2030 Enhanced care: Hospital care in the home offers quality care comparable to traditional hospitals, with lower risks of hospital-acquired complications and high patient satisfaction Hospital care in the home replicates the level of care provided in traditional ‘bricks and mortar’ hospitals, providing acute care to patients in the comfort of their own homes using a combination of technological interventions and direct face-to-face care by doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. Medibank CEO David Koczkar welcomed the report, which responds to calls from patients for more ‘in-home’ care. “Australia is currently over-reliant on traditional inpatient care settings at the expense of access and choice for patients. There is a health transition underway and we are trailing behind many other countries when it comes to the uptake of more fit-for-purpose and economically sustainable models of care,” Mr Koczkar said. “Bricks and mortar hospitals will always play an important role in the health system, but expensive acute hospitals should not be the only option. We know patients want the option to be treated in the comfort of their own home and it frees up precious beds for those that really need it. Care decisions between a patient and their doctor should be driven by choice, rather than the lack of it.” Read the News Room article here: https://lnkd.in/gxHZ28aE

October is Mental Health Awareness Month and to help our customers with their own mental health and wellbeing, we’ve teamed up with Calm to offer Live Better rewards members a three-month trial of Calm Premium. Calm is one of the world’s leading mental health apps for meditation, sleep and relaxation with a range of science-backed content and activities for daily mental health support. For more information on the offer, visit https://lnkd.in/ghrP9bZV

As part of our commitment to improve mental health in Australia, we are proud to announce that we are the official health partner of 36 Months.   36 Months is a social change initiative that is urging the government to mandate social media citizenship, delaying the age teenagers can sign up to social media platforms with addictive features from 13 to 16 years old – which is 36 months.   Medibank Chief Medical Officer and practicing psychiatrist Dr Andrew Wilson highlighted the shared commitment of Medibank and 36 Months to improve the lives of Australians. "As a health company we see the human cost of the escalating mental health crisis in Australia, and we want to play a meaningful part of the solution to help improve the future for our kids." Read the Newsroom article: https://lnkd.in/guUKnH4k