The AHA?s ideas on health policies for Australia

Abstract

In late 1997 the Australian Healthcare Association (AHA) began a process ofreviewing and updating its ideas on health care in Australia. One importantactivity comprised a strategic planning workshop in February 1998, which wasattended by members of the National Council. Experts from government andother health associations also participated, and their support was greatlyappreciated.Preliminary ideas arising from the deliberations are summarised in a discussionpaper which has been widely distributed for comment (AHA 1998). Thefollowing is a condensed version, although the scope is hardly affected.