The Special Commission of Inquiry into Healthcare Funding is conducting a review of the funding of health services in NSW.
As part of the comprehensive review, the Inquiry will examine:
• The existing governance and accountability structure of NSW Health
• The way NSW health funds services delivered in public hospitals and community settings
• Strategies available to address escalating costs, limit wastage and identify areas of improvement in financial management
RACS made a preliminary submission in November 2023 demonstrating the need for more astute spending and financial management of funds which will have a far-reaching and long-term impact upon the state of NSW and the country as a whole. These are as follows –
• More targeted and needs-based funding
• Link between metropolitan and rural hospitals
• More structured collaboration and co-ordination
Read the full submission (PDF 408.75KB).