Terms of Reference

The out-of-pocket costs in Australian healthcare, with particular reference to:

  1. the current and future trends in out-of-pocket expenditure by Australian health consumers;
  2. the impact of co-payments on: 
    1. consumers’ ability to access health care, and
    2. health outcomes and costs;
  3. the effects of co-payments on other parts of the health system;
  4. the implications for the ongoing sustainability of the health system;
  5. key areas of expenditure, including pharmaceuticals, primary care visits, medical devices or supplies, and dental care;
  6. the role of private health insurance;
  7. the appropriateness and effectiveness of safety nets and other offsets;
  8. market drivers for costs in the Australian healthcare system; and
  9. any other related matter.

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 3515
community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

An inquiry into the out-of-pocket costs in Australian healthcare.



Past Public Hearings

29 Jul 2014: Canberra
03 Jul 2014: Melbourne

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Inquiry Status

Submissions Closed

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