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Overhaul funding now or risk a collapse of Australia’s hospitals – Australia’s GPs call for reform in tackling complex illness earlier
Australian GP’s have released their annual report on the health of the nation, what is shows should make policy-makers pay attention and pivot funding strategy.
“Devastating…and sometimes fatal” – Greens-chaired report blasts most of Labor’s Support at Home handling
Greens-led report blasts the Commonwealth government’s handling of the Support at Home scheme and its rollout.
Report finds one in 10 hospital beds have patients that don’t need to be there – With people “stranded”, pressure intensifies for federal funding
Report comissioned by state treasurers shows one in 10 patients do not need to be in a hospital bed. Tensions escalate over federal funding to fix hospital and aged care bed crisis.
A step in the right direction to bring the best to the sector – National worker registration scheme for aged care workers progress
Government announces progress in the work to build a national worker registration scheme for aged care workers.
Supplementary pricing inquiry needs a dose of grounded data – Juniper’s CEO Russell Bricknell faces WA’s reality to support required reform
With the government pricing review announced for supplementary RAC, the need for sector-led data is paramount to guide effective and timely reform.
Retaining high-skilled staff is key to bolstering the quality of the aged care sector – government announces pay rise for aged care workers
Government announces pay rise for aged care workers; A core ingredient in bolstering workforce attraction and retention.
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.
Collaborative teamwork is what pushes framework breakthroughs – new ways to improve dementia care announced by University of Queensland
A coalition of experts, listening closely to the lived experience of those with dementia, has led to a UQ breakthrough in ways to improve dementia care.
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.
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