The ASA welcomes thoughtful discussion on how to strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of Australia’s health system while ensuring equitable, timely access to high-quality care. A central element of any

Sydney 20 November 2025: Data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows an encouraging fall in the proportion of Australians delaying or not using selected health

The Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) is responding to a recent statement from Private Healthcare Australia (PHA) regarding the growth in out-of-pocket (OOP) costs by ‘medical specialists’. While there is