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AHHA Publications

AHHA is proud to offer its members a series of high-quality online and printed publications, position statements and policies that explores and discusses major national and international health issues and questions. Topics covered include all aspects of health policy development and management, healthcare delivery systems, clinical programs, health financing and other matters of interest to those working in healthcare.

Consultations & Submissions

The AHHA contributes to national health policy development through participating in consultative activities and writing submissions for reviews and inquiries. During the past few years the AHHA prepared submissions and/or participated in the following key areas:

  • Budget

2012-2013 AHHA Federal Budget Submission

2010-2011 AHHA Federal Budget Submission

2009-2010 AHHA Federal Budget Submission

2008 - 2009 AHHA Federal Budget Submission

  • Health Privacy & Security

Healthcare identifiers and privacy: proposals for legislative support

  • Health Technology Assessment

Health Technology Assessment Review

  • Health Workforce Strategy

2011 Rural and Remote Health Workforce Strategy

  • Hospitals

Productivity Commission study on the performance of public and private hospitals

  • National Health Reform

National Health Reform - Performance and Accountability Framework

AHHA Submission - Medicare Locals

  • National Health & Hospitals Reform Commission (NHHRC)

National Health & Hospitals Reform Commission Interim Report

National Health & Hospitals Reform Commission - AHHA Submission Summary Paper

National Health & Hospitals Reform Commission - Attachment A - Data and Benchmarking

National Health & Hospitals Reform Commission - Attachment B - Service Integration

National Health & Hospitals Reform Commission - Attachment C - Information Management

National Health & Hospitals Reform Commission - Attachment D - Oral and Dental Health Policy

  • Oral & Dental Health

2013 Deprtment of Health and Ageing - Child dental benefits schedule  NEW

2013 House of Representative Inquiry into Adult Dental Services

2012 Senate Inquiry into the Dental Benefits Ammendment Bill

SA Parliamentary Inquiry - Dental Services for Older Persons

  • Primary Healthcare

Submission on the National Primary Health Care Strategies Framework

National Primary Health Care Strategy

  • Private Health Insurance

Inquiry into Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives

  • Safety & Quality

National Safety and Quality Healthcare Standards

  • Social Determinants of Health

2012 WHO's Commission on the Social Determinants of Health Report "Closing the gap within a generation"

  • Tax Forum

2011 Tax Forum Submission

 

 

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2012-2013 Health Budget Summary AHHA

The 2013 Health Budget NEW MEASURES AT A GLANCE

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.

Availability: 

Free to public

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.

Availability: 

Free to public

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:

Availability: 

Free to public

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

Availability: 

Free to public

AHHA Submission on Australia's domestic response to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Commission on the Social Determinants of Health report "Closing the gap within a generation"

Author/Editor: 
AHHA - Prue Power
Publication Date: 
04/10/2012

The Australian Healthcare & Hospitals Association (AHHA) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the Senate Committee on Australia's domestic response to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Commission on the Social Determinants of Health report "Closing the gap within a generation”.

Availability: 

Free to public

Budget Submission 2012-2013

Author/Editor: 
AHHA
Publication Date: 
30/01/2012

Each year the AHHA prepares a Federal pre-budget submission for consideration by the Australian Government in the May budget. Our submission focuses on filling some key gaps within our health system and using new developments in information technology and health systems research to achieve a world class public health system for Australia.

Availability: 

Free to public

Tax Forum Submission

Author/Editor: 
AHHA - Prue Power
Publication Date: 
06/10/2011

The priority reform directions for the tax and transfer system are that an important foundation to ensure sufficient resourcing of our health industry is an Australia tax and tax transfer system that adequately and appropirate funds the health system now and in the future. The tax system should ensure equity, simplicity and efficiency.

Availability: 

Free to public

National Health Reform - Performance and Accountability Framework

Author/Editor: 
Australian Healthcare & Hospitals Association
Publication Date: 
17/05/2011

The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association AHHA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Performance and Accountability Framework (following on from arlier comments we rovided in relation to the National Health Performance Authority).

Availability: 

Free to public

AHHA Submission - Medicare Locals

Author/Editor: 
Australian Healthcare & Hospitals Association
Publication Date: 
22/11/2010

The AHHA’s submission in response to the Medicare Locals Discussion Paper on Governance and Functions.

Availability: 
Free to public
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