The news today? Bupa admits ‘unconscionable conduct’ and Aussie GP becomes quantum physicist

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Bupa to pay $35 million in penalties for incorrectly rejected hospital claims

Health insurer Bupa has pleaded guilty to “unconscionable conduct” after incorrectly rejecting thousands of hospital cover claims by its members.

Between 2018 and 2023, Bupa told them that hospital treatment where multiple procedures were performed, were not covered under their policies .