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Government announces review on RAC supplementary pricing – Uniting’s leadership team highlight that more work is still to be done
The government review into supplementary pricing for RAC is confirmed, however concerns remain surrounding timing and complexity from industry leaders and experts.
Funding the sector: How aged care interdependencies affect costs
Workforce shortages, funding gaps and quality standards are not isolated issues. They form critical aged care interdependencies that affect care outcomes. Explore why aligning these factors is essential for building a stronger aged care system today.
Trump imposing 100 per cent tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals is about more than just bottom lines
U.S. pharmaceutical tariffs may affect more than just bottom lines. Proximity of research and manufacturing on home soil has compounding benefits for local populations.
Opinion: mishandling data – why “best and worst” aged care star ratings lists do more harm than good
“Best” and “Worst” lists from Star Ratings are failing potential residents and their loved ones. Painting 100% of a provider with the results of 20% brush is not mathematically or ethically astute.
A move to improve – government announces changes to staffing rating for aged care Star Ratings
Government announces changes to calculation of staff rating in Star Ratings system. Experts assess if the changes are effective for residents and sector.
“To encourage providers to invest, we need policy stability and assurance of future returns” – Aged care CEO, Frank Price, on government supporting development
To break ground, government must underpin policy change by facing factors on the ground. Reform must be informed by leaders in aged care to effectively raise build rates.
“Things got very dark” – When opening up about his depression, Simon Kerrigan’s honesty showed him the best of those in aged care
Leadership is success and brokenness. Simon Kerrigan, a leader and business owner in aged care, shares his journey with depression for vital change needed now.
“It’s not just perverse, it’s cruel” – The shambles of Support at Home – From delayed to damaging, current policy is not smart or kind for seniors and the system
The approach to Support at Home, from delays, to damaging pricing models, has sector experts and leaders calling for immediate policy fixes.
Avoiding opioid disasters – Study shows pain levels are increasing, further data is needed to treat source not symptoms
Pain is rising globally. The need to understand the source behind the rise, and not be distracted to merely treat symptoms, is imperative.
The Sister’s Act – Beyond hilarity, three Austrian nuns ‘escaping’ aged care placement should put ageism in the spotlight
Ageism is not always overt or obvious. Leaders across aged care must be vigilant to incorporate respect and truthfulness in assessing care needs and senior capability.
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