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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.

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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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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:

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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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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”.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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Free to public
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