Renegotiation of the Australian Health Care Agreements 2003-2008: from a state's perspective.

Abstract

The renegotiation process for the next Australian Health Care Agreements 2003-2008 presents an opportunity for State and Territory Governments to suggest reforms to improve acute and sub acute health services and health outcomes. Four key issues to Victoria are discussed, emergency departments and primary care interface, workforce planning, aged care and the continuum of care.