SAFE Flashcards
(16 cards)
sustainability
MEDICARE
determining which services will be subsidised through medicare can preserve funds for the most successful services, making it sustainable for now and future generations
sustainability
PBS
continually reviewing the medicines available through the PBS means that those that have the greatest benefit will be prioritised assisting in keeping the scheme sustainable
sustainability
NDIS
each participant in the NDIS recieves an individual plan, meaning that only necessary funds are spent on each person. as a result more people can access the NDIS + experience improved health outcomes
sustainability
PHI
helps keep the strain off the public system, contributing to overall sustainability of the health system
access
MEDICARE
medicare reduces the cost of medically neccessary services providing access to these services
access PBS
all aussie citizens and permanent residents are entitled to access subsidised medications through PBS
Access NDIS
improves access to health services for people with significant life long disabilities
Access PHI
reduce waiting times for policy holders which can increase access to timely treatment
funding MEDICARE
medicare subsidises part or all of the fees associated with health services, including doctors and specialist consultations, pathology tests and fee free treatment in public hospitals
funding PBS
funded by the federal government
funding NDIS
provides funding for assistive technology such as wheel chair and bed rails
funding PHI
a large poriton of PHI is funded via premiums individuals py annually
equity MEDICARE
the medicare levy is equitable as it is based on a % of a persons income. this means that higher income earners generally pay more than low income earners
equity PBS
PBS safety net further protects individuals and families from large overall expenses for PBS listed medication
equity NDIS
those who require NDIS do not have to pay more towards funding it than those who dont
equity PHi
those 65 and over (who often have lower incomes) recieve a greater rebate from the government if they have PHI
