Private Hospital Data Collection Framework – Consultation Paper

That the Department is seeking to collect proprietary information from private hospitals as a matter-of course, given the absence of any action coming from the provision of this sensitive data as part of the private hospital viability health check, is highly inappropriate.

In early 2024, APHA members provided the government with unprecedented access to sensitive commercial information as part of a specific inquiry on private hospital viability. There was an expectation that this data and information would support the basis for critically needed reforms and workable short
term solutions from government.

No action or even worthwhile measures to address the $3 billion shortfall in funding to private hospitals have been forthcoming.

The recent release of a proposed options paper for discussion as part of a second round of CEO Forum talks by the Department, the final summary report of the financial health check, and the media releases from government have confirmed that this goodwill has not been reciprocated and the information provided has
fallen on deaf ears.

See APHA submission to the Federal Government here.

Next Submissions:
31/1/2025 Private Health Reform Options - Consultation Paper

Previous Submissions:
1/1/2025 2025 Federal Budget Submission