Putting money where the mouth is: solutions for Australia's dental crisis
CHF considers that the current Inquiry provides a valuable opportunity to review the Government’s response to the numerous recent regulatory reviews outlined in TGA Reforms: A blueprint for the TGA’s future, which was released in December 2011. However, we note that the TGA is still in the...
This fact sheet helps consumer representatives decide what is confidential. It is a guide only,
different committees may have different requirements and consumer representatives should
clarify these with their committee’s secretariat. Even where a committee member is not
required to sign a...
The role of consumers in healthcare planning and delivery, and the value consumers bring to the decision-making table.
The purpose of this paper is to inform the range of techniques to best engage with consumers on the development and implementation of the PCEHR system and other eHealth initiatives; and to identify possible consumer needs and issues in the implementation of the PCEHR system. This paper draws on...
This resource helps Consumer Reps think through some of the issues they're likely to face, and makes suggestions about how to solve them.
The benefits you receive from Medicare are based on a Schedule of fees for medical services set by the Australian Government. The Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) lists a wide range of consultations, procedures and tests, and the Schedule fee for each of these items(for example, an appointment with your GP or blood tests to monitor your cholesterol level.)
A timely issue, with consumers sharing views on health funding and reform, and maintaining a sustainable health system.