A better deal for patients
11 Feb 2011News
The deal will include a 50/50 funding arrangement for all public hospital funding growth, including delivering over $16 billion in hospital funding over the next decade.
Rather than focusing on complex accounting arrangements, the new deal aims to give patients a better deal by delivering more money combined with changes to the way health services are delivered.
Read more at the Prime Minister's website.
What's happening
Changes to the sale of tobacco products
The Tobacco Plain Packaging Information Kit provides practical information on the responsibilities and obligations of retailers and other suppliers of tobacco products under the new Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011.
eHealth.gov.au
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