FED: Plan paves way for elective surgery in private hospitals

AAP General News (Australia)
04-12-2010
FED: Plan paves way for elective surgery in private hospitals

CANBERRA, April 12 AAP - The Rudd government has released its final position on heath
reform, pledging an additional $650 million to cut elective surgery waiting lists by allowing
Medicare-funded surgery in private hospitals.

The plan will guarantee 95 per cent of patients are treated within clinically recommended times.

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KEYWORD: HOSPITALS FINAL

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