Shanahan: Stuff climate change, get the hospitals organisedThere’s one issue that will unite the electorate more than climate change, claims Dennis Shanahan, and that’s health care. Taking over the public health care system would really shake up the whole election. Will they do it?
Health system
Stop blaming doctors for the health system
To a man with a hammer, everything looks like a nail. And so John Menadue, who has undeniably hit a few nails on the head in his time, continues to bang on for 30 years, writes Dr Graham.
Why the media is a barrier to health reform
Does the media truly contribute to the solution of health problems? Professor Katherine McGrath investigates.
Summit’s health briefing paper next to useless
The background paper intended to guide health discussions at the 2020 Summit is now available here, and the news is not encouraging, writes Melissa Sweet.
Ministerial briefing note 1: To the next health minister
The ideal health system, I suggest, is one where appropriate and effective care is provided to all who need it a timely and an efficient manner, writes Professor Stephen Leeder.
Why everyone’s election health policies are lacking
A sound health policy will not just spend money, it will spend it wisely. The AMA’s latest policy hits all the politically-correct buttons but are we getting the best value for our health spending?
$1.1 billion chance to change health care
The States and Territories report on health funding, released last weekend, found that the Commonwealth is short changing them to the tune of $1.1 billion per year in hospital funding. Not surprisingly, state and territory governments are asking that this funding be repaid.
