eMJA: National health reform: it’s time for a decision

Health Care Reform

National health reform: it’s time for a decision

Ian B Hickie

MJA 2009; 191 (7): 382-383

A national system financed and governed by the Australian Government would open up access to the widest range of health services

After 18 months of summits, taskforces, and work by the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission (NHHRC),1 it is still unclear whether Australia’s health system stands on the threshold of major change. Despite Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s bold statements during the 2007 election campaign, we do not know the real shape, scope or timetable for health reform. Why the delay?

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