Health services research
Health services research is multidisciplinary, cross-sector research focused on learning health systems and underpinning the effective management and delivery of health services in Australia. Health services that integrate health services research result in direct benefits in patient outcomes, overall quality of care, and improvements in healthcare costs and policy development.
Equality for LGBTIQA+ people in health
Many LGBTIQA+ people experience happy and healthy lives – yet overwhelmingly, the LGBTIQA+ community experience poorer health outcomes than the general population. Experiences of stigma, marginalisation, and discrimination directly and indirectly impede the equity and accessibility of care for LGBTIQA+ persons, exacerbating experiences of minority stress and compounding poor health outcomes.
Chronic disease
Chronic diseases are occurring earlier in life, and as a result many Australians are living longer with chronic diseases and more complex care needs. Individuals will increasingly find themselves in need of multiple types of care, from a range of providers, across various care sectors over extended periods of time. Changes are needed to achieve an accessible, equitable and sustainable health system that responds effectively to the needs of people living with chronic diseases.
Aiming for value in health
Ensuring the sustainability of the health system is a prevalent, ongoing concern in the Australian healthcare context. Health system sustainability must be addressed by shifting away from volume-driven healthcare approaches to a value-based model which promote outcomes that matter to people and communities. The global value-based health care (VBHC) movement provides a lens through which we can examine the wicked issues undermining health system sustainability.
Improving access to restorative and wellbeing care for older Australians
Restorative and wellbeing care is essential for enhancing independence and self-confidence in older Australians and improving their quality of life. In Australia, residential aged care (RAC) residents are not receiving the recommended quantities and types of allied health care to support restorative and wellbeing care. A new Policy Issues Brief released today by AHHA’s Deeble […]
AHHA Response to Issues Paper 2 – Scope of Practice Review
The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (Administrators Appointed) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on Issues Paper 2 – Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce (Scope of Practice) Review.
Unlocking the value: AHHA welcomes recognition of digital technologies in health care
The benefits of digital technologies in health care are clear from the research, but integration requires a place-based lens to ensure value is achieved. AHHA welcomes the paper released by the Australian Government Productivity Commission today, highlighting the productivity gains from integrating digital technology in health care. ‘While these technologies have been available for decades, wide-scale adoption […]
AHHA Submission to the Refresh of the National Strategic Framework for Chronic Conditions
The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (Administrators Appointed) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the refresh of the National Strategic Framework for Chronic Conditions.
The Australian Health Review
Home Publications and media The Australian Health Review (AHR) is the peer reviewed journal of the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (Administrators Appointed) and is published six times per year. It explores major national and international health issues and questions. Topics include all aspects of health policy and management, healthcare delivery systems, clinical programs, health financing and other matters […]
Post-Budget Health Leaders Roundtable
Following the release of the 2024-25 Federal Budget on Tuesday 14 May, AHHA and ANU are partnering to host the Post-Budget Health Leaders Roundtable event.