Split funding of public hospitals and remove 6.5% funding growth cap

Summary of proposal

The proposal would increase funding for public hospitals by having the Commonwealth provide 50% of public hospital funding under the National Health Reform Agreement (NHRA), including removing the 6.5% cap on hospital funding growth, phased in over 10 years.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2026.

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Split funding of public hospitals and remove 6.5% funding growth cap

Summary of proposal

The proposal would increase funding for public hospitals by having the Commonwealth provide 50% of public hospital funding under the National Health Reform Agreement (NHRA), including removing the 6.5% cap on hospital funding growth, phased in over 10 years.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2026.

Read more

Split funding of public hospitals and remove 6.5% funding growth cap

Summary of proposal

The proposal would increase funding for public hospitals by having the Commonwealth provide 50% of public hospital funding under the National Health Reform Agreement (NHRA), including removing the 6.5% cap on hospital funding growth, phased in over 10 years.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2026.

Read more