EPISODE · Dec 18, 2025 · 9 MIN
The Future of Private Maternity Care with A/Prof Gino Pecoraro
from Health in Focus with Dr Katharine Bassett · host Matthew Versi
Private maternity services in Australia are under mounting pressure. Workforce shortages, rising delivery costs, and escalating out-of-pocket expenses are threatening the viability of the sector. At the same time, many private health insurance policies exclude pregnancy cover from lower-tier plans—making access increasingly inequitable.In this episode of Health in Focus, A/Prof Gino Pecoraro, President of the National Association of Specialist Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (NASOG), shares his perspective on the challenges facing private maternity care and the urgent reforms needed to keep it accessible and affordable.📥 JOIN Amplieo+ on Substack for early access to episodes, exclusive videos, and bonus content: https://amplieo.substack.comLEARN more about Amplieo: https://www.amplieo.com📲 FOLLOW Amplieo on socialsLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/amplieoInstagram: https://instagram.com/amplieoYouTube: https://youtube.com/@amplieo Get full access to Amplieo at amplieo.substack.com/subscribe
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