The Commonwealth's 'Healthier Medicare' package aims to reduce the number of avoidable hospital admissions by providing personalised health care plans to chronically ill patients. The 'Health Care Homes' model will see patients nominate a single GP practice as their 'home base.' That provider will be responsible for the ongoing coordination and management of their care. The model is the result of a review by the federal government's Primary Health Care Advisory Group (PHCAG), chaired by former AMA President, Steve Hambleton.

Interview with the PHCAG Chair, Steve Hambleton, to discuss the model in more detail and how it will potentially impact upon improving patient care and reducing health care costs.