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Elective surgery waitlist expected to reach half a million by 30 June, AMA warns
A ballooning number of people waiting for elective surgery needs to be addressed urgently with extra funding and reforms, the Australian Medical Association says.
State premiers have talked about the dire state of the health system and the need for urgent action through national cabinet – this report highlights a key part of the system that’s struggling.
Our analysis shows hospitals can’t meet demand or the recommended timeframes for surgeries and it’s only going to get worse without intervention.
This plan needs to be funded by both states and territories and the federal government and backed by long-term funding commitments that deliver permanent expanded workforce and increased capacity to deliver services in our public hospital system.
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