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Published: 30 Oct 2016
The AMA Public Hospital Report Card found the performance of the public hospital system has stagnated and even declined in some areas. AMA President Professor Owler said the contribution from the Commonwealth is going to be woefully inadequate to meet the healthcare needs of all Australians.
AMA President Professor Brian Owler said that the latest AMA Report Card reveals a public hospital funding ‘black hole’ as Commonwealth funding cuts hit the States and Territories.
The AMA Public Hospital Report Card 2016, released today, shows that, against key measures, the performance of our public hospitals is virtually stagnant, and even declining in key areas. AMA President Brian Owler said unless the Government looks at the way they fund public hospitals, people are likely to wait longer in emergency departments and for elective surgery.