Fed: Patterson says unrealistic to think insurance wouldn't rise=3
Ms Patterson later said a rise in premiums could be blamed on an artificial increasein claims, caused by new members who had previously put off treating minor ailments.
She said the number of private hospital admissions increased 12 per cent last year,while public hospital admissions fell one per cent.
"I think there is a pent-up demand of people who put off having some treatment, thatthey couldn't have got in public hospitals," Ms …

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