In an era of active health reform, what might we expect from the new Australian Government?
Health systems around the world are grappling with many common challenges: rising costs and finite resources; the growing burden of chronic and lifestyle-related diseases; ageing populations; emerging technologies; and information-rich consumers with high expectations. Each nation’s approach to tackling these challenges is influenced by its history, societal values, legacy health systems and political environment.
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I am the Chair of the Australian National Preventive Health Agency Advisory Council.