Commentary on the private practice implications of the Deed of Settlement in the Honeysuckle Health - NIB Australian-Competition-Tribunal-hearing

Summary: Australian psychiatrists should pay attention to changes in private health insurance that focus on aspects of managed care such as selective contracting, cost-cutting or capitation of services, as these approaches may restrict access to private hospital care and reduce the autonomy of patients and practitioners in choosing the most suitable treatment. Patients, carers, and practitioners in Australia need to be aware of the potential impact of private managed care on patient-centered, evidence-based treatment.