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John Dwyer. Structural reforms to healthcare – two major reforms.
Does the government understand the structural reforms to health care needed by modern Australia? Political pre-election posturing at the moment has involved many debating the question that asks ’Do we have a spending or a revenue problem in Australia?” Certainly … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Health, Politics
Tagged integration of all healthcare, John Dwyer, Medical Home, prevention of chronic illness, reducing demand for hospital care, reducing hospital admissions
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John Dwyer. Why we don’t want private health insurance for primary care.
The worst possible outcome from the current review of Private Health Insurance would be changes that resulted in the best-resourced Primary Care being only available to those who have such insurance. Obviously insurers and the insured would be expecting … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Health, Politics
Tagged chronic diseases, John Dwyer, Medical Home, Medicare, PHI and primary care
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John Dwyer. An increase in the GST or efficiency gains to fund our hospitals. Which would you prefer?
Premier Baird has announced that he will require a 15% GST to fund our public hospital system in the coming years. It is certainly true that with present policies, revenue won’t match the cost of the anticipated future demand for … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Health, Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged GST and health costs, integrated primary care, John Dwyer, Medical Home, Premier Baird
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