SUSTAINABILITY, EQUITY, ACCESS IN HS Flashcards
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How is SUSTAINABILITY reflected in Medicare?
Adequate funding from the Federal government THEREFORE health system can continue to meet the healthcare needs of the population in the long term
How is ACCESS reflected in Medicare
Medicare is Australia’s universal health care system with ALL Australian residence have access regeardless of SES, age, gender etc. THEREFORE proving accessible and affordable basic HC for ALL
How is EQUITY reflected in Medicare
Because as the Medicare Levy is means tested, those who earn higher incomes contribute more whereas low-income earners may be exempt from this tax THEREFORE removing disadvantage for low income earners –> allowing them to access HC and close the gap between the difference in SES
How is SUSTAINABILITY reflected in PBS?
-only subsidises essential prescription medicines approved bt PBAC which is strictly regulated SO not wasting funds on ineffective medications THEREFORE funds/resources are available for current generations and will continue to be available for future generations medications needs as well
How is ACCESS reflected in PBS?
-Provides essential, prescription medicines at a subsidised cost to ALL Australian’s so they can access Tx at a lower cost regardless of their SES/ability to pay
How is Equity reflected in PBS Safety Net?
-Because It provides furthere subsidises on essential PBS listed prescription medications for those who reach the threshold THEREFORE closing the gap for those who need it most i.e those with high medication costs
How is ACCESS reflected in NDIS?
-provides any eligible individual funding to access e.g assistive technology such as wheelchair THEREFORE accessible regardless of factors such as geographic location/SES
How is EQUITY reflected in NDIS
NDIS uses individualised plans, THEREFORE meeting eligible NDIS participants specific needs e.g those with more severe disablilites are likets to receive more funding and support, removing further disadvantage.
How is SUSTAINABILITY reflected in NDIS?
-Strict selection criteria and individualised plans mean people only recieve the support they need THEREFORE resources are not wasted and saving funds for other clients, allowing NDIS to run long terms and meet needs of both current and future generations of people with disabilities
How is ACCESS reflected in PHI
Acts to reduce burden in the public health system–> i.e reduces wait times in public hospitals so ALL Australians can access the treatment they need sooner.
How is EQUITY reflected in PHI
PHI rebate provides greater refund for lower income earners with PHI so assists afforadability of PHI making it more equitable by acting to decrease disadvantage between different SES groups
How is SUSTAINABILITY reflected in PHI
Meets healthcare needs of current generation through placing less burnded on the public healthcare system therefore allowing public healthcare to also be available for future generations.
