SAFE - examples Flashcards
(24 cards)
funding - How does each component of the healthcare system remain staffed and resourced?
MEDICARE
Funded by General Taxation, Medicare Levy, Medicare Levy Surcharge
funding - How does each component of the healthcare system remain staffed and resourced?
PBS
Government funding
funding - How does each component of the healthcare system remain staffed and resourced?
NDIS
Government funding
funding - How does each component of the healthcare system remain staffed and resourced?
PHI
Money from premiums re-invested into healthcare system
funding - What examples allow for more people to receive treatment/services?
MEDICARE
Medicare provides funding for doctors & specialist consultations
funding - What examples allow for more people to receive treatment/services?
PBS
Essential medicines subsidised through PBS- allow for affordable medication to treat conditions
funding - What examples allow for more people to receive treatment/services?
NDIS
The NDIS can provide funding for assistive technology e.g. wheelchairs
funding - What examples allow for more people to receive treatment/services?
PHI
PHI provide a lot of funding for private hospitals. This takes the pressure off public hospitals and increases the number of people they can treat
Sustainability- How is each component of the healthcare system effectively funded to ensure they can run now and in the future?
MEDICARE
Only subsidises essential services= preserve funds for the most necessary services
Sustainability- How is each component of the healthcare system effectively funded to ensure they can run now and in the future?
PBS
Not every medicine is available on the PBS- those with the greatest benefits are prioritised= more financially stable scheme
Sustainability- How is each component of the healthcare system effectively funded to ensure they can run now and in the future?
NDIS
Funded by the federal government= if running costs increase, the government could increase taxes to generate more funding.
Sustainability- How is each component of the healthcare system effectively funded to ensure they can run now and in the future?
PHI
PHI provides funding for the health system, which means that more money is available to keep it running.
Sustainability- What examples allow for more people to receive treatment/services?
MEDICARE
Medicare levy is based on a percentage of a person’s income= as incomes increase, the money raised for Medicare increases as well= more $ for treatments
Sustainability- What examples allow for more people to receive treatment/services?
PBS
Continually reviewing the medicines available through the PBS= medicines with greatest benefits are prioritised= more people benefit from the drugs available
Sustainability- What examples allow for more people to receive treatment/services?
NDIS
Specific criteria- only those who qualify are provided support through system.
Sustainability- What examples allow for more people to receive treatment/services?
PHI
Incentives such as the rebate, assist in maximising the funding gained through the private system= more people are treated through the private system= reduces the strain on the public system= more people gain treatment when needed
access - How does each component of the healthcare system ensure people can access healthcare when they need it- irrespective of income, culture or location?
MEDICARE
- Providing fee-free treatment in public hospitals, people of all socioeconomic groups can access necessary hospital treatments.
- Safety Net
access - How does each component of the healthcare system ensure people can access healthcare when they need it- irrespective of income, culture or location?
PBS
- All Australian citizens and permanent residents are entitled to access subsidised medicines through the PBS. This increases access for low income earners.
-Safety Net
access - How does each component of the healthcare system ensure people can access healthcare when they need it- irrespective of income, culture or location?
NDIS
The NDIS provides access to assistive technologies such as wheelchairs. This increases the ability of people to access resources such as supermarkets which can promote food security
access - How does each component of the healthcare system ensure people can access healthcare when they need it- irrespective of income, culture or location?
PHI
Private health insurance rebate increases access to private health insurance for those on lower incomes.
equity - How does each component of the healthcare system make things fair and a level playing field for all?
MEDICARE
Medicare Safety Net provides extra financial assistance to those who incur a significant amount of out of pocket payments from Medicare.
equity - How does each component of the healthcare system make things fair and a level playing field for all?
PBS
PBS Safety Net provides extra financial assistance to those who incur a significant amount of out of pocket payments for PBS medicines.
equity - How does each component of the healthcare system make things fair and a level playing field for all?
NDIS
The NDIS provides support for people with disabilities. Those who experience more significant challenges in relation to their disability receive more support which promotes equity.
equity - How does each component of the healthcare system make things fair and a level playing field for all?
PHI
Those on lower incomes receive more financial assistance through the private health insurance rebate.
