Australia's Health Care System

Australia's Health Care System

1. Public

   • Commonwealth Government
     • Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS)
     • Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
     • Aged Care
       • Department of Veterans Affairs
     • Research + Education
   • States & Territories
     • Management of Public Hospitals
     • Community and Mental Health Facilities
     • Ambulance and Emergency Services
     • Patient Transport
     • State Share: palative care services
       • Cancer mortality rate (103 per 100,000) - below world average

2. Private

   • 47% of Population have Private Health Insurance
   • Provides cover for additional out-of-hospital services
     • Dentistry
       • In 2011: 18 803 registered dental practitioners - 81% private practices
     • Optometry
     • Services not covered by Medicare
   • Avoid waiting lists and choice of Doctor
   • Accounts for 8% of health spending (approximately $11.2 billion)