The National Commission of Audit's somewhat controversial list of recommendations to the Australian Government released yesterday included a number of areas related to health. This is unsurprising as health is one one the government's largest areas of expenditure.
Among many responses and media reports, The Conversation has gathered some expert opinion on the various aspects covered, including the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme, private health, the National Disability Insurance Scheme, preventive health and health reform. Stephen Duckett from the Grattan Institute gave an overview, and other contributors were Anthony Harris, Jim Hyde, Karen Soldatic, Philip Clarke and Rob Moodie. Some of the Commission's suggestions were welcomed enthusiastically, while others were criticised.
Read the article, Commission of Audit's health hit list: experts respond
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