Australian health policies have not kept pace with change and the sustainability of the health system is under threat. Significant inequities persist in access to care and outcomes. To address these challenges, this paper proposes a shift to a more outcomes-focused, value-based health care that better aligns with contemporary needs, supports the workforce and prioritises...

The burden of oral disease among rural and remote Australians is compelling, and yet, achieving timely access to appropriate oral health care in these areas remains elusive. This brief synthesises evidence regarding the extent of access challenges, and the possible factors impacting on access. It shows that maldistribution of public dental services, long-standing shortage of...

The authors of this paper assert that the publication of hospital-acquired complications (HAC) data for consumers provides valuable information to inform patient choice, particularly around the selection of care providers and potential treatment options. To improve patient access to and understanding of HAC information, the authors argue that consumers must be involved in the co-design...

This paper discusses the allied health governance, data collection, and funding barriers to accessing or providing high-quality restorative and wellbeing care in Australian residential aged care (RAC). The most significant of these barriers is that provision of restorative and wellbeing services in RAC facilities is not guaranteed by minimum standards outlined in the Quality-of-Care Principles.

The sustainability of healthcare systems around the world are under threat - with the way care is designed and delivered in need of reform. This paper compares the Welsh and Australian experience of exploring and implementing value-based health care.