transparency
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May- 2026 -21 MayPolicy & Reform
Government delays Support at Home price caps
The federal government has delayed introducing price caps for the Support at Home program, citing market instability, while announcing new…
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Apr- 2026 -23 AprilPolicy & Reform
How computers still decide who gets care
Aged‑care assessors say the new Integrated Assessment Tool “handcuffs” their professional judgement, as hundreds of older Australians report being downgraded…
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Feb- 2026 -23 FebruaryPolicy & Reform
Transparency won’t cut specialist fees
New legislation to boost specialist fee transparency is a start, but won't solve rising costs alone. Medicare rebates need reform,…
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16 FebruaryClinical Practice
Government forces health cost transparency
The Albanese Government has introduced landmark legislation aimed at providing Australians with greater transparency and value when seeking specialist medical…
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Sep- 2011 -20 September
Govt agrees to review new health watchdog
Legislation to create the National Health Performance Authority has passed the Senate but the new watchdog will be reviewed in…