The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association is the representative body for the public hospital sector in Australia. It is one of 23 bodies funded from the government's Health Peaks and Advisory Bodies Program.
The Deeble Institute for Health Policy Research is its research arm.
Alison Verhoeven is the Chief Executive.
It demanded more effective leadership of the healthcare sector and better-coordinated government reform initiatives in May 2019. In particular it demanded reversal of the “massive” cuts to adult public dental services and
fluoridation
Water fluoridation is the controlled adjustment of fluoride to a public water supply solely to reduce tooth decay. Fluoridated water contains fluoride at a level that is effective for preventing cavities; this can occur naturally or by adding ...
of the water supply. The association calls for an independent national health authority, which is distinct from the existing state and territory health departments and could tackle entrenched problems and support integrated care.
In June 2019 it denied claims by
Scott Morrison
Scott John Morrison (; born 13 May 1968) is an Australian politician. He served as the 30th prime minister of Australia and as Leader of the Liberal Party of Australia from 2018 to 2022, and is currently the member of parliament (MP) for t ...
that the admission of refugees would disadvantage Australians in their access to hospital care.
It makes an annual award, the Sidney Sax medal, to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution in the field of health services policy, organisation, delivery and research.
It publishes a monthly peer-reviewed journal, the Australian Health Review.
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Medical and health organisations based in Australia