Tag: Healthcare system
Creeping Health Privatisation and Lack of Preventative Care: Public Concerns and Solutions
So, there's this doctor duo, Art Nahill and Glenn Colquhoun, who took a little road trip from Kaitāia to Wellington to chat with folks about the health system in New Zealand. They were on...
Challenges in Achieving Medicare Bulk-Billing Targets
Doctors across the country are grappling with the challenges of meeting Medicare bulk-billing targets as the cost of care continues to outpace government rebates. This pressing issue has prompted both major political parties to...
Government Boosts Medicare Funding to Ease Hospital Pressure
The federal government recently unveiled a significant $1.7 billion injection into the Medicare system to alleviate the mounting pressure on Australia's public hospitals. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement, emphasizing the crucial role...