We Had A Debate On The Future Of The Health System On May 2 And Not A Mention Of Digital Health.

Here is some coverage provided by the Consumer Health Forum.Health debate highlights need for a transforming vision2 May 2019 — Media release The National Press Club election health debate today provided a rare if welcome opportunity for the rival health policies to come under the sort of scrutiny we need to see more of, the CEO of the Consumers Health Forum, Leanne Wells, said.“We congratulate the Health Minister, Gre g Hunt, and Shadow Health Minister, Catherine King, for exposing themselves and their policies to questions on their health policies.“This was a reasoned debate with only the odd heated exchange. However, the debate demonstrates that what we have is a patchwork of piecemeal proposals to fix variou s problems in the health system.“What the Australian health system needs is a more holistic vision and coordinated health strategy that focuses on consumer needs.“Both speakers put hospitals and medicine first. Neither spoke of the social determinants of health, such as housing,... This is the initial part of the post - read more by clicking on the title of the article. David.
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