The Australian health care system already absorbs 9.5% of GDP, and costs could rise further due to advances in medical technology, demographic change and pressures from powerful service providers with vested interests. Australian policy-makers must thus find ways to contain costs, while maintaining quality of care. This paper details current reform objectives, and explores their ramifications for social workers.
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