001. at ajp.com.au, in "Homeopathy, Naturopathy Struck Off Private Insurance List" (2017-10-17), Sheshtyn Paola reports:
"as part of the Federal government’s overhaul of the private health insurance system, cover for some natural therapies will now be removed from all private health insurance products. The therapies that will no longer be covered include: Alexander technique, aromatherapy, Bowen therapy, Buteyko, Feldenkrais, herbalism, homeopathy, iridology, kinesiology, naturopathy, Pilates, reflexology, Rolfing, shiatsu, tai chi, and yoga. The government says that while consumers can still choose to access these services, they will no longer be able to claim benefits from their insurer from 1 April 2019. 'A review undertaken by the former Commonwealth Chief Medical Officer found there is no clear evidence demonstrating the efficacy of the listed natural therapies [...] removing coverage
for the listed natural therapies will ensure taxpayer funds are
expended appropriately and not directed to therapies lacking evidence' [...] it says in a statement";
hear, hear.
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