Nothing ‘special’ about the problems in specialist care: Developing a vision for the system
In this webinar, Peter Breadon, Health Program Director at the Grattan Institute, unpacks insights from the Grattan Institute’s report, Special treatment: Improving Australians’ access to specialist care.
Tony Farley
Tony Farley is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association Ltd (Administrators Appointed), bringing over 25 years of leadership experience across health, education, government, and industrial relations. He is committed to building a high-performing, equitable, and sustainable health system through collaboration, evidence-based policy, and Value-Based Health Care. Prior to joining AHHA, […]
Nothing ‘special’ about the problems in specialist care: Developing a vision for the system
Two-thirds of Australians currently have to pay out-of-pocket for appointments with specialists such as psychiatrists and cardiologists, often hundreds of dollars per visit. For those with complex, chronic conditions that demand targeted interventions, these costs quickly add up. Nearly a million Australians are delaying or skipping specialist care due to cost, risking their wellbeing and […]
AHHA Submission to the Delivering quality care more efficiently consultation
The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (Administrators Appointed) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Productivity Commission’s consultation on Delivering quality care more efficiently.
Pathology Coordinator
Salary Range: $86,887 – $93,066 (APS 5) + Super The Role Joint Health Unit, South Queensland (JHU-SQ) is looking for a highly motivated, outcomes-focused Pathology Coordinator to join their dynamic team. Join a team of health professionals providing high quality health care to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). This is a dynamic role, […]
AHHA Ltd Federal Election Statement 2025
The Australian health system is in crisis. The establishment of Medicare revolutionised healthcare in Australia, with a focus on providing universal access to the health care people need, when they need it. However, four decades have now passed and much has changed; in both the health conditions that people manage and in the way care […]
AHHA Submission to the PHN Business Model Review
The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (Administrators Appointed) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the PHN Business Model Review and Mental Health Flexible Funding Stream Review.
Annette Crothers
Chair and founding director, Marathon Health Annette Crothers has over 20 years’ experience as a clinical occupational therapist in rural and metropolitan districts and has extensive governance and policy development experience with NSW Health primary health care. She has a strong focus on community, consumer and stakeholder input in service planning and evaluation. Annette is […]
AHHA Submission to the Safe and Responsible AI in Health Care Legislation and Regulation Review
The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (Administrators Appointed) welcomes the welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Department of Health and Aged Care’s consultation on modernising the Medicare Benefit Scheme’s (MBS) health assessment items.
AHHA Member Roundtable: Workforce Supply
AHHA invites all members to join us at our next virtual roundtable on Wednesday 20th November from 12pm to 1:30pm AEDT.