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Child dental benefits schedule

Author/Editor: 
AHHA
Publication Date: 
20/05/2013

In August 2012 the Australian Government announced the establishment of a child dental benefits schedule - Grow Up Smiling - as part of its dental health reform package. Grow Up Smiling will be implemented in January 2013. The Department of Health and Ageing sought public feedback to inform the design of the Grow Up Smiling program.

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Improving the patient journey for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with Acute Coronary Syndrome

Author/Editor: 
AHHA
Publication Date: 
20/05/2013

 

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House of Representatives - Inquiry into Adult Dental Services in Australia

Author/Editor: 
AHHA
Publication Date: 
03/05/2013

The National Partnership Agreement (NPA) for adult public dental services is a significant component of the Australian Government’s Dental Care Reform Package. Under the NPA, from 1 July 2014, the Australian Government will provide funding to state and territory governments to expand services for adults in the public dental system.

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2013 Rural and Remote Policy Think Tank

Author/Editor: 
AHHA
Publication Date: 
17/04/2013

Supporting rural Medicare Locals  - Opportunities and challenges for integrated rural health care Sunday, 7 April 2013 9.45am – 3.15pm Adelaide Convention Centre

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Accreditation of health services: is it money and time well spent?

Author/Editor: 
Deeble Institute
Publication Date: 
11/04/2013

Accreditation programs are deployed widely to monitor and promote safety and quality in healthcare. Governments, health service organisations and accreditation agencies have invested considerable resources into accreditation programs, but to date evidence of their effectiveness is limited and varied in some areas.

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Applicants’ Response to the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) reconsideration of Application 1054.1

Author/Editor: 
AHHA
Publication Date: 
15/02/2013

Applicants’ response to the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) reconsideration of Application 1054.1: Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment (HBOT) for non-diabetic chronic wounds. Published on behalf of the Applicants:

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Acute Network Update February 2013

Author/Editor: 
AHHA
Publication Date: 
13/02/2013

The October 2012 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) flagged reductions in National Health Reform funding allocations .  There has been significant debate regarding the methodology and application of the funding reductions.  This Network Update provides a summary and explanation of the issues.

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2013-2014 AHHA Federal Budget Submission

Author/Editor: 
AHHA - Prue Power
Publication Date: 
17/12/2012

The following paper outlines eight critical issues of current concern to AHHA members and stakeholders in these sectors. Our members strongly believe that additional Commonwealth Government funding in these areas will enhance their capacity to deliver quality services to the community and ensure greater viability and sustainability in these areas. It is strongly recommended

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Consultation paper for the Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2013‐14

Author/Editor: 
AHHA - Prue Power
Publication Date: 
16/10/2012

The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) welcomed the opportunity to comment on the paper titled: Consultation paper for the Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2013‐14.  

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Australian healthcare services and the climate change debate

Author/Editor: 
Prue Power
Publication Date: 
16/10/2012

Healthcare services and hospitals are not directly affected by the carbon tax, but they may experience some indirect flow-on costs. This Policy Brief examines ways of reducing the health sector's carbon footprint. It also examines the broader of issue of climate change and its impacts on human health.

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