National Health Reform: Delivering a Better Deal for Patients
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) have agreed to a new deal on health that delivers national health reform that will last, built on a genuine partnership between the Australian Government and the States and Territories.
The Australian Government will invest a guaranteed extra $19.8 billion in public hospitals – matched by tough national standards to make sure that money goes straight to hospitals and straight to patients.
National Health Reform, will see every person in Australia benefit, no matter where they live.
This will deliver a better deal for patients through:
- More money, more beds, more local control and more transparency.
- Less bureaucracy, less waste and less waiting.
As part of the approach to the National Health Reform the Australian Government will have a renewed focus on the delivery of stronger primary health care to get people the services they need in their local communities and keep people well and out of hospital.
Implementation of these reforms will include stronger clinical engagement to ensure that the voices of clinicians all over the country are heard in the process.
Heads of Agreement (PDF 3.36 MB)
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