The NSW Premier has today announced the replacement of the existing 8 Area Health Services in NSW with 17 Local Health Networks. "Health Reform in NSW : a discussion paper on implementing the federal government's ‘A National Health and Hospitals Network for Australia’s Future’ in NSW" has been published for comment. It includes the suggested roles and boundaries of the new networks, which would see NCAHS divided into two LHNs, Mid North Coast and Far North Coast. "The establishment of LHNs will decentralise public hospital management, increasing local accountability to drive improvements in performance. LHNs will be accountable for treatment outcomes and responsive to their patients' needs, and will make active decisions about the control of their own budget."
NSW Health seeks further comment from clinicians and the community before a final decision is made. The closing date for submissions is September 1 2010. Email them to feedback@doh.health.nsw.gov.au or posted to: Locked Mail Bag 961, North Sydney 2059.
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