The AMA Budget Submission identifies areas where additional investment in health care and health infrastructure is needed and should be considered in the forthcoming Federal Budget.
The AMA does not suggest that the answer to every question is to spend more. We have identified areas where the Government can spend more effectively.
On 16 November 2009, the AMA released its Priority Investment Plan for Australia's Health System.
The Plan sets out the initiatives that the AMA believes require immediate implementation to improve productivity in the health system, place a greater focus on people and their health needs, and improve the quality and safety of health care.
The AMA has re-endorsed the Plan for formal submission to the Government as the AMA’s 2010-11 Budget Submission.
The Plan includes a range of high priority initiatives focussing on key areas of the health system.