NSW Sports Injury hospitalisations

[injuryupdate]

Excellent research reports available at:

http://www.irmrc.unsw.edu.au/Publications/centrereports.asp

[HarryK]

Insurance on a no-fault basis is all very fine and good, but why do the safer sports have to continue to subsidise those which have a proven higher incidence of injury and payouts?

Looking at a range of 'risky' sports and looking to the Medibank surveys along with the excellent work at UNSW, it is becoming obvious that a new way is needed.

Since the collapse of HIH, non-professional recreational sportsters, have been left to hang somewhat out to dry.

What experience / observations do the forum mebers have. Please let us all know.

Should everyone be required to self-insure with private insurers?

Would better purchasing (ie, lower premiums) be acomplished via peak bodies?

As the government scheme is only a temporary measure, what is the future?


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