Australias Health System Flashcards
Federal Government
Policy development Major source of funding collected through taxes Public health programs Complete research through the NHMRC Nursing homes and aged care
State Government
Funding and management of hospitals
Provision of health care services such as mental, child, adolescent and family services
Funds a range of preventative programs and health promotion programs
Local Government
Health inspections and regulation of food standards
Removal of wastes
Water quality testing
Maintaining public places such as parks and sporting facilities
Delivering immunisations
Values of the Health System
“CARE CASES”
C Continuous A Appropriate R Responsive E Effective C Capable A Accessible S Safe E Efficient S Sustainable
Medicare
Medicare is Australia’s universal health acre scheme. Established in 1984, it gives all Australians access to health care that is subsidised by the government.
Medicare funding
The Medicare Levy
The Medicare Levy surcharge on high income earners
General taxes
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
The PBS is a Federal Government funded scheme that subsidises the cost of a wide range of prescription medications, providing Australians with access to necessary and cost effective medicines at an affordable price
Private Health Insurance
Private Health Insurance is a type of insurance under which members pay a premium in return for payments towards health related costs not covered by Medicare. It is additional insurance purchased on top of Medicare