National Health Reform Amendment (Independent Hospital Pricing Authority) Bill 2011 [Provisions]

National Health Reform Amendment (Independent Hospital Pricing Authority) Bill 2011 [Provisions]

15 September 2011

© Commonwealth of Australia 2011
ISBN 978-1-74229-516-9

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MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE (PDF 24KB)
 
ABBREVIATIONS (PDF 8KB)
 
Chapter 1 - Background (PDF 59KB)

Introduction
Conduct of the inquiry
Background to the Bill
Overview of the Bill
Related inquiries

 
Chapter 2 - Issues (PDF 121KB)

Introduction
Proposed Part 4.2 – IHPA establishment, functions, powers and liabilities
Proposed Part 4.3 – Cost-shifting disputes and cross-border disputes
Proposed Part 4.4 – Constitution and membership of the IHPA
Proposed Part 4.10 – Clinical Advisory Committee (CAC)
Proposed Part 4.12 – Other Committees
Proposed Part 4.13 – Reporting obligations of the IHPA
Proposed Part 4.14 – Secrecy
Other matters raised in submissions
Conclusion

 
Additional comments by Coalition Senators (PDF 11KB)
 
APPENDIX 1 - Submissions and additional information received by the committee (PDF 5KB)
 
APPENDIX 2 - Public Hearing (PDF 5KB)

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