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CHF is Australia’s leading advocate on consumer health care issues.

We work to achieve safe, good quality, timely healthcare for all Australians, supported by the best health information and systems the country can afford.

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The current medico-political and policy landscape: some expert insights

15 March 2019 — Blog
As the Federal election looms, the need for health reform has never been more obvious, and central to any reforms should be the social determinants of health and a renovation of our health care system. Recently the Consumers Health Forum held a member and stakeholder forum to hear emerging and...

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Australia's Health Panel is a new CHF initiative that helps your voice be heard on the national stage, through timely and high quality surveys.

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A voice for health consumers
Making sure consumers are part of the health conversation as effective advocates and leaders.
 
Improving the quality of health services
Working with health and social support systems to implement consumer-centred reforms that make the right kind of difference.
 
Influencing policy
Advocating consumer-centred health care to governments, health and social support systems.

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The latest news, blogs and publications from CHF

20 March 2019 — Media release

Best of Health for Australia, the experts’ priorities for the 2019 Federal Election

Political leaders must embrace the need for changes and investment in our health system to create a consumer-centred and equitable 21st century health system. What is the right level of investment? Is prevention adequately considered currently? What impact will the rising levels of obesity and...
18 March 2019 — Media release

Freeze on Medicare rebates for scans coming to an end

The end of the 20-year freeze on Medicare benefits for radiology and ultrasound should reduce gaps and improve access to diagnostic imaging services for many patients, the Consumers Health Forum, said today. “The change to take effect from July next year, will cost taxpayers $200 million over three...
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Australia's health system as told by consumers

Upcoming Events

9 April 2019

Budget 2019: Health Priorities for Australia

Join us to hear our analysis of the 2019 Budget and its implications for consumers.
16 April 2019

Private Health Insurance: explaining the changes

On April 1, 2019, private health insurance begin the most extensive changes in recent years. The changes are designed to make private health insurance choices easier to make and help people choose cover that best suits their needs. In this webinar, our expert panel, including David McGregor,...
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