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Martin Bowles

Independent hospital pricing an opportunity for genuine health reform

The reality is private hospitals need fairer agreements with health funds. Providers, insurers, and government need to start a conversation.

Martin BowlesCalvary Health Care

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As models of care and medical technology continue to advance, patient outcomes in Australia remain second to none. Our healthcare structure stands out in its balance of public and private sectors complementing each other to offer patients both accessibility and choice.

Yet equitable access to that care is at risk if we do not achieve essential reforms to the model underpinning our health system.

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Martin Bowles is chief executive at Calvary Health Care and former secretary of Department of Health.

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