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Beyond the blame game.

Christine C Bennett1

  • 1National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission, Canberra, ACT, Australia. John.Flannery@nhhrc.org.au

The Medical Journal of Australia
|July 8, 2008
PubMed
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Australia's National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission (NHHRC) proposed 44 benchmarks for federal and state governments. These benchmarks aim to improve the Australian Health Care Agreements and ensure accountability in healthcare delivery.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Policy
  • Healthcare Management
  • Public Health Administration

Background:

  • The Australian federal government established the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission (NHHRC) in February 2008.
  • The NHHRC was tasked with advising on the future direction of healthcare delivery in Australia.
  • The Australian Health Care Agreements are crucial for the proper functioning of the healthcare system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the NHHRC's initial recommendations on key issues affecting the Australian Health Care Agreements.
  • To propose a framework for improving healthcare delivery and intergovernmental cooperation.
  • To address the functional aspects of healthcare agreements and identify areas for reform.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of current healthcare delivery models in Australia.

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  • Review of the performance and effectiveness of existing Australian Health Care Agreements.
  • Development of proposed benchmarks for governmental performance.

    • Main Results:

    • The NHHRC's first report, 'Beyond the blame game,' was issued in April 2008.
    • Forty-four specific benchmarks have been proposed for implementation.
    • These benchmarks are intended for both federal and state governments to meet.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed benchmarks aim to enhance accountability within the Australian healthcare system.
    • Clear consequences for performance are suggested for accountable parties (federal and state governments).
    • The NHHRC's recommendations provide a roadmap for future healthcare reform in Australia.