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Shrouded in secrecy: the Pharmacy Guild resists deeper scrutiny

28 June 2017 — Blog
The powerful lobby group has discouraged members to participate in a government survey. This lack of transparency is troubling for consumers and taxpayers.
 
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Making sure consumers are part of the health conversation as effective advocates and leaders.
 
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Working with health and social support systems to implement consumer-centred reforms that make the right kind of difference.
 
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Advocating consumer-centred health care to governments, health and social support systems.

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28 June 2017 — Blog

Shrouded in secrecy: the Pharmacy Guild resists deeper scrutiny

The powerful lobby group has discouraged members to participate in a government survey. This lack of transparency is troubling for consumers and taxpayers.
22 June 2017 — Media release

Consumer voice for community pharmacy

Consumers would win an important place in future negotiations about government payments to pharmacy owners and the services they provide under an option proposed in the interim report of the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation. “The recognition of the importance of consumer interests in...
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Help shape Australia's healthcare for the better — become a highly valued partner in the effort to make the consumer perspective a priority for decision makers.

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Upcoming Events

19 September 2017 — Sydney, NSW

Partnering With Consumers 2017: Workshop 2 - Consumers as Agents of Change

The Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) and the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) are pleased to present the second workshop in our 2017 Partnering with Consumers Series - 'Consumers as Agents of Change'. More information will be made available soon. Register your...

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