This Interim Report has just been published by the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission. The Commission was appointed in early 2008. with the aim to report on long-term reform for the Australian health care system and it has come up with 116 proposals to be debated ahead of a final report to the government in June.
"Australia is not alone in tackling health system reform; most nations are facing similar challenges. While we agree that significant changes are needed to meet these challenges, we also recognise that our health system has many strengths upon which we can build." The Commission is focussing on people taking responsibility for their own good health, the integration of different types of health services, tackling inequalities and ensuring quality care.
Specific recommendations include a Commonwealth takeover of state hospitals and an increased role for nurse practitioners in remote areas of the country.
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