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Australian private health insurer Medibank has partnered with digital health company Osara Health to offer its evidence-based Cancer Coach program to eligible members.

Starting October 14, 2026, the partnership makes the personalized support program available to Medibank's customer base of more than 4 million people, subject to eligibility. The program is designed to help individuals navigate the physical and emotional challenges that accompany a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment.

In Australia, approximately 170,000 cancer cases are diagnosed each year. Patients often face ongoing challenges such as fatigue, poor sleep, reduced physical fitness, and emotional distress alongside their medical treatments, while continuing to manage work and family commitments.

The Cancer Coach program pairs participants with a dedicated health coach—specifically an exercise physiologist trained in health coaching. Over a remote 6-to-12-week period, coaches provide practical guidance on managing fatigue, sleep, physical activity, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing. Participants also receive personalized educational resources and access to the Osara Health mobile app, which they can continue to use after the coaching sessions conclude. Because the program is delivered remotely, it is accessible to members living in regional and remote areas of Australia.

“As a Radiation Oncologist, I saw how much of the cancer experience happens between appointments,” said Dr. Raghav Murali-Ganesh, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Osara Health. "Patients would leave the clinic and deal with exhaustion, worry and questions about work and family largely on their own. Our coaches help people manage those everyday challenges, and our partnership with Medibank means many more Australians with cancer can now get that support."

Dr. Paul Eleftheriou, Chief Medical Officer of Medibank and AHM, emphasized the importance of support beyond clinical settings. "When someone receives a cancer diagnosis, they need compassionate, responsive support. An important question is what happens beyond their hospital visits. Through our partnership with Osara Health, we can help members navigate that experience with dedicated cancer coaching alongside their medical care," he said.

According to the companies, the program's efficacy is supported by peer-reviewed research. A study published in JMIR Cancer in 2026 indicated that participants experienced clinically meaningful improvements in both physical and mental health on average.

Founded by oncologists in 2016, Osara Health provides digital tools and health coaching to support cancer patients. The company partners with employers and insurers across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States. Medibank is one of Australia's largest private health insurers, operating the Medibank, ahm, and Amplar Health brands.