Associations and Partnerships
It is important for GMHBA to have a voice in the arena of Health Insurance, GMHBA therefore has a very active role in the AHIA, AHSA,and other relevant associations
Australian Health Insurance Association (AHIA)
www.ahia.org.au
GMHBA is an active member of the Australian Health Insurance Association (AHIA)
The role and objectives of the Association are:
- To foster and promote the principles, practice, development and philosophy of voluntary health insurance
- To make representations and submissions where deemed necessary or desirable to the appropriate persons or authorities in respect of any matter affecting the interests of members
- To provide a medium through which opinions of members may be ascertained or expressed
The other objectives for which the Association is established are:
- To consult and liaise with relevant national, international and institutional authorities and agencies in Australia and overseas;
- To maintain close cooperation with departments and agencies of the Government of Australia in order to be fully informed as to Government policies relating to voluntary health insurance;
- To encourage by such means as the Association deems appropriate the interest and participation of the Australian public in the activities of the Association and its members.
GMHBA is represented on the Board of Directors by Mark Valena, CEO. We are also represented on a Committee level by Tammy Ware, Benefits Manager.
Committees that we have representation include:
- AHIA Fraud and Security Committee
- AHIA Provider Relations Committee
- AHIA Hospital Providers Committee
GMHBA believe it is important to have an active representation at this Committee as it is a forum to share common problems with other Funds and to work together to resolve common issues
Australian Health Service Alliance (AHSA)
www.ahsa.com.au
The Australian Health Service Alliance (AHSA) is a company that represents a number of Registered Private Health Funds across Australia. AHSA has its head office in Melbourne and Branch offices in Sydney and Adelaide.
The AHSA is responsible for facilitating arrangements between hospitals, doctors and health service providers on behalf of its participating funds.
GMHBA are again represented by Mark Valena who sits on the Board of Directors.
Tammy Ware represents GMHBA at workshops and forums for Hospital Contracting, Data Management meetings and Prostheses issues.