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Health Matters. a podcast from Catholic Health Australia

Big conversations on the future of Australian healthcare — policy, people, and the stories shaping our sector.

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The next term of government will be vital for the practical implementation of the new Aged Care Act so that older people experience its promised benefits, and the foundations are put in place for a more sustainable aged care system.

Stephen Teulen, Deputy Chair Catholic Health Australia Board
Catholic public hospitals provide high quality, innovative care to communities across Australia. They bring an important layer of expertise and are often able to effectively leverage other Catholic services like private hospitals and aged care to improve the patient journey. Like other public hospitals, Catholic public hospitals require adequate funding to meet the increasingly complex needs of the acute patients they treat, expand outreach services like hospital in the home and increase the resilience of hospitals through enhanced cyber and supply chain security.

Virginia Bourke, Director Catholic Health Australia Board
Catholic private hospitals deliver high-quality, innovative care to communities across Australia. They play a crucial role in alleviating pressure on the public health system by providing essential services, including elective surgery, mental health services, and maternity care. However, private hospitals are facing serious viability pressures as funding from insurers fails to keep pace with the rising costs of delivering care. To protect patient choice and ensure continued access to vital services, it is imperative to implement immediate measures to support hospital viability alongside bold, long-term reforms.

Jim Birch AM, Director Catholic Health Australia Board

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