Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Oct 2017
Better health care helps fiscal health
24 October 2017 - The Treasurer’s recognition of the importance to the economy of integrated, patient-centred health care injects fresh impetus to drive effective health reforms, the Consumers Health Forum says.
“Australia can get much better value out of health spending by ensuring a patient-centred focus that stimulates more effective care and a more productive economy,” the CEO of the Consumers Health Forum, Leanne Wells, said.
“Treasurer Morrison cites the highly valid points made in the Productivity Commission report about the fragmented health system and poor communication between different parts of the system.
