What is the 2020-25 National Health Reform agreement?

The Prime Minister announced the new 2020–25 National Health Reform Agreement (NHRA) on 29 May 2020, following sign-on by all Australian governments. The NHRA is an agreement between the Australian Government and all state and territory governments.

What are the long-term health reforms under the NHRA?

The long-term health reforms under the NHRA will support better coordinated care in the community, focus on prevention and keeping people healthier longer, and reduce pressure on hospitals. These systemic reforms will also help improve the experiences of people using services across the health, aged care, disability and mental health sectors.

What is new in the 2020 25 NHRA?

What’s new in the 2020–25 NHRA The NHRA will continue to provide increased funding for public hospitals, and sets a new pathway for long-term reform of our health system. It introduces 6 long-term health reforms, and opportunities for states to trial new funding models and models of care.

What does NHRA stand for?

About the NHRA. The Prime Minister announced the new 2020–25 National Health Reform Agreement (NHRA) on 29 May 2020, following sign-on by all Australian governments. The NHRA is an agreement between the Australian Government and all state and territory governments. It commits to improving health outcomes for Australians, by providing better

What is the National Health Reform agreement (NHR)?

The National Health Reform (NHR) Agreement sets out the architecture to deliver major structural reforms required to establish the foundations of Australia’s future health system.

How will changes to the National Health Reform agreement affect Medicare claims?

Changes to the National Health Reform Agreement will take effect from 1 July 2020. These will impact the claiming of Medicare benefits for private health services provided within public hospitals.

What is the public hospital funding agreement?

It is the key mechanism for the transparency, governance and financing of Australia’s public hospital system. Through this agreement, the Australian Government contributes funds to the states and territories for public hospital services. This includes services delivered through emergency departments, hospitals and community health settings.