THURSDAY, 17 OCTOBER 2024: HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, has been recognised as a finalist for the prestigious Health Industry Hub ‘Catalysts for Change’ Award 2024, highlighting HCF’s ongoing commitment to driving meaningful transformation within Australia’s healthcare sector.

The recognition acknowledges HCF’s innovation in tackling the evolving challenges in private healthcare and advocating for a patient-first approach. HCF’s forward-thinking strategies were showcased in the Reimagining Healthcare Senior Leadership Series during an insightful interview between Health Industry Hub Managing Director and Founder Rozalina Sarkezians and HCF CEO Sheena Jack.

The episode, one of the series’ most-watched, highlighted the importance of reshaping healthcare to better meet patient needs and create long-term value in the system.

“It’s an honour for HCF to be named a finalist alongside so many visionary leaders in healthcare,” said HCF CEO Sheena Jack.

“This acknowledgement underscores our commitment to leading with purpose and ensuring the healthcare system evolves to remain accessible, affordable, and centred on patients during these times of rapid transformation.”

The Catalysts for Change Awards celebrate leaders who are making a significant impact in reshaping healthcare and fostering innovation across the sector. The awards ceremony brought together healthcare innovators who are actively shaping the future of Australia’s health landscape.

Rozalina Sarkezians, Managing Director and Founder of Health Industry Hub, highlighted the significance of the recognition: “Australia's healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly, and the need for visionary leadership has never been more crucial in addressing the complexities faced by patients and the healthcare system.

“HCF’s commitment to advancing new models of care and unlocking value across the healthcare sector have positioned them as true change agents in the healthcare sector.”

As the healthcare sector continues to face both challenges and opportunities, HCF is proud to lead the conversation on how private healthcare can adapt to meet the evolving needs of Australians. This acknowledgement stands as recognition of the largest not-for-profit fund’s leadership and influence in creating a better healthcare system for all Australians.

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Media enquiries to:
Joni Thomes 0475 576 738 or jthomes@hcf.com.au

ABOUT HCF
HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund protecting Australians since 1932, covers almost 2 million members with health and life insurance, travel, pet, home and car insurance. HCF has been awarded Outstanding Value Health Insurance by Canstar nine years in a row from 2016-2024. On average over the last ten years, HCF has paid out more cents in every dollar in premiums to members as benefits than the industry average. ^** To learn more about HCF go to hcf.com.au/about-us

** 89.2% compared to 85.6% across the industry. Calculated based on the average of the past 10 years, sourced from APRA Statistics: Private Health Insurance Operations Reports 2014-23.