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Victoria signs new National Health Reform package
On 2 August 2011, the Premier signed a new National Health Reform Agreement, and a package of related documents.
The National Reform Agreement replaces the Heads of Agreement on National Health Reform agreed by COAG on 13 February 2011, as well as the National Health and Hospitals Network Agreement endorsed by COAG (except WA) on 20 April 2010.
This Agreement follows extensive negotiations to secure the best deal for Victoria and draws heavily on the Victorian health service model, including activity-based funding and local hospital governance arrangements.
Copies of the National Health Reform Agreement and other relevant agreements are available here:
National Health Reform Agreement
National Partnership Agreement on Improving Public Hospital Services
National Healthcare Agreement 2011
Victoria releases response on Medicare Locals
Following the completion of a series of consultation forums on Medicare Locals with the Minister for Health, a Victorian Government response to the issues has been prepared.
The response will form the basis of ongoing negotiation with the Commonwealth Government in regards to the number and boundaries of Medicare Locals in Victoria.
A copy is available here:
Victorian response: Medicare Locals - primary health care
COAG announcement of revised health reform package
A revised health reform package was announced by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) on 13 February 2011.
COAG signed a new Heads of Agreement on National Health Reform (13 February 2011), which will form the basis on a new National Health Reform Agreement and will replace the National Health and Hospitals Network (NHHN) Agreement.
The new National Health Reform Agreement is to be agreed by 1 July 2011. Many details will need to be worked through over the next few months to finalise the new National Health Reform Agreement. Victoria will continue to play a key role in this process and will maintain active involvement with health services and stakeholders in the implementation process.
