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Lana Hambilton

As Head of Health, Life, and Income Protection Insurance at Compare the Market until February 2024, Lana Hambilton is passionate about simplifying the comparison process and educating Australians about the value and benefits Private Health Insurance can offer and the critical role it plays in our medical system.

She firmly believes that health insurance provides choice in one of the most important aspects of life – our health – and has experienced countless cases over the years where peace of mind comes through the ability to choose when, where, and who will treat you.

Lana has 15 years’ experience in the health insurance and insurance comparison industries. She’s also a Board Member of the Private Health Insurance Intermediaries Association.

Stories by Lana Hambilton

man with higher energy bill

18 Sep 2023 15:58

Nearly 5 million Aussies are with health funds that are increasing prices on 1 October. Are you one of them?

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

These health funds will increase their premiums by an industry average of 2.9%

woman with health insurance renewal notice

23 Aug 2023 10:13

Nearly 2 million Aussies are about to be hit with a health insurance price hike

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

From 1 September, some members will see their health insurance premiums increase by an average of 3.33%.

8 Aug 2023 11:48

Over half of Australians haven’t visited a dentist in the past year

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

The latest research from Compare the Market also found that, on average, Australians paid $271.68 out of pocket for their last dental appointment.

16 Jun 2023 13:56

Man suffers through almost a year in pain after horror rugby accident

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

After a horror rugby accident, a New South Wales man was told he'd be on the public waitlist for over a year before he could have surgery.

15 Jun 2023 09:02

60% of Australians have embarked on a weight loss journey

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

Research from Compare the Market has found that 62.2% of Australians surveyed have gone on a diet.

Woman unable to fall asleep

1 Jun 2023 09:00

1 in 10 Australians sleep less than 5 hours a night

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

The latest research from Compare the Market found that 11.7% of Australians sleep 5 or fewer hours a night.

couple with health insurance rate rise

29 May 2023 10:54

Nearly 4 million Aussies are bracing for insurance price hike, with some increases more than $180 over the year

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

Medibank is increasing its health insurance premiums by an average of 2.96% from 1 June.

a disappointed woman waiting in a medical waiting room with doctors in the background

12 May 2023 11:14

Elective surgery waiting times pain: Fewer patients being treated on time

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

Statistics across Australia on a national and state-level show waiting times for elective surgeries are increasing, and fewer patients are getting seen on time.

man using his extras policy

27 Apr 2023 16:06

New research reveals how private health could save someone over $1000 in a year

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

New research from Compare the Market reveals the value an Extras policy can really have.

family writing will

26 Apr 2023 07:30

The cost of dying in Australia: New research reveals who’s prepared for life after death

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

Many Aussies haven't prepared for their death, new research shows.

woman at the dentist on oral health day

20 Mar 2023 07:55

Who’s telling the tooth? New survey reveals the state most likely to neglect oral hygiene

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

Western Australians are most likely to neglect their oral health.

couple using smart watches for fitness

22 Aug 2022 12:05

The new way to reap health benefits without private health insurance

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

Several big players like NIB and AIA have rolled out membership programs that complement health insurance products

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