- A new framework for funding public hospitals and an extra $19.8 billion for public hospitals through to 2019-20;
- A focus on reducing emergency department and elective surgery waiting times;
- Increased transparency and accountability across the health and aged care system;
- A stronger primary health care system supported by joint planning with states and territories and Medicare Locals; and
- The Australian Government becoming directly responsible for funding basic community care in most states and territories.
- National Health Reform Agreement
- Medicare Locals
- Improving Primary Health Care for All Australians
- Practice Nurse Incentive Program
- GP Super Clinics
- An expanded number of GP services
- Improved access to health care
- Integrated GP and Primary care
- More training for doctors and nurses
- After hours GP helpline
- Medicare Locals – after hours primary care responsibilities
- Lead Clinicians Groups: Enhancing Clinical Engagement in the Australian Healthcare System - Policy Position July 2011
- National Partnership Agreement on Improving Public Hospitals
The consultation and advice received from these reviews have formed the basis of a number of reforms currently underway.
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