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For the latest in health news, we speak to our public health expert, Dr Christine Bennett, Chief Medical Officer of BUPA Australia.

For further information on topics discussed by Dr Christine Bennett, visit www.mbf.com.au/wellness.

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Dr Christine Bennett's Bio

Dr Christine Bennett was appointed as Chief Medical Officer of Bupa Australia in June 2008. From January 2010 Dr Bennett’s role has been expanded to offer strategic advice on clinical governance and health policy as Director of Healthcare Leadership for Bupa International Markets. Prior to that she was MBF’s Group Executive, Health and Financial Solutions and Chief Medical Officer since 1 May 2006. 

Dr Bennett has over 25 years of health industry experience in clinical care, strategic planning and senior management. Prior to joining MBF Dr Bennett was the CEO of Research Australia and she has held chief executive positions in public, private and social enterprises including Chief Executive at Westmead – Australia’s largest teaching hospital.

Dr Bennett also has experience as a commercial consultant and advisor in health and biotech industries for KPMG Australia, is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and on the board of HeartWare, a publicly listed medical device company.

Dr Bennett has an active commitment to and involvement in medical professional issues, social policy and medical research.

In February 2008, Dr Bennett was appointed by the Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to be Chair of the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission that has provided advice to governments on a long term blue print for the future of the Australian health system.  The report was presented to the Government in June 2009.

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