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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.

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 getting care at home with health insurance

3 Aug 2022 08:36

How to receive healthcare at home as hospitals hit breaking point

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

There may be a way for those with appropriate hospital cover to receive care in the privacy, and comfort, of their own homes

Aus vs US healthcare

20 May 2022 09:00

Australian healthcare satisfaction much greater than the US

Written by William Jolly, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

Australians are much more satisfied with their healthcare system overall compared to Americans, new data shows.

Health changes 2022

11 Mar 2022 11:26

Health insurance changes to be aware of in 2022

Written by William Jolly, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

Compare the Market’s health insurance expert Anthony Fleming shares his top tips to keep your hip pocket healthy this year.

22 Nov 2021 08:26

Increase in number of Australians with health insurance during COVID-19

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

There was an increase in the number of people with private health insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data from the ABS.

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