The ASA has provided feedback to the Australian Government’s Private Health Sector Reform Consultation Paper 1, providing feedback on key reforms to the private health sector.
The ASA’s submission supports reforms that improve patient access and rigorous review workforce sustainability needs, while emphasising patient safety, evidence-based care, and the maintenance of high specialist standards. Key areas of focus include mental health and maternity services, regional private hospitals, private health insurance reform, and access to safe anaesthesia services.
To read the submission, click on the ASA website here.
For more information or to read the Consultation Paper, visit the Department’s Webpage here.