Jennifer Doggett considers that the significance of the COAG meeting on health reform needs to be seen in terms of politics, rather than policy. more
Articles tagged: Health Reform
Rudd’s destructive intervention
Jeff Richardson provides an alternative response to the National Health and Hospitals Network announcement with concerns about the Commonwealth creating a health monopoly more
12th Annual Health Congress
Venue: Sydney Harbour Marriot, Circular Quay
With the Federal Government setting its agenda for health policy reform, Australia is embarking on one of the most significant healthcare reforms yet.
Over the three days of this Congress, keydecision makers including CPD Director John Menadue will meet to consider the challenges, implications and proposals for health industry reform.
To view the program and register for the event please click here
National Healthcare Reform Conference
National Healthcare Reform Conference
30th November – December 2nd 2009, Rydges, Canberra
Hear from the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission about the impending national healthcare reforms. Many expert speakers including CPD Fellow Ian McAuley. CPD Subscribers receive 15% discount. For more information and to register for this event click here.
Out of pocket: rethinking health copayments
Jennifer Doggett proposes a complete rethink of the way we pay for health care in the Centre for Policy Development’s latest paper ‘Out of Pocket’ more
A New Approach to Primary Care for Australia
The best way to take the pressure off hospitals is to ensure that most people don’t need to go there in the first place. In this new paper Jennifer Doggett explains how we can reorient Australia’s health system towards primary and preventative care. more