$150 Million to Slash Elective Surgery Waiting Listsby Delivering Structural Reform
Source: Australia. Prime Minister and Minister for Health. Joint Media Release
"The Rudd Government today (24/5/08) announced a further $150 million to slash elective surgery waiting lists.
This funding builds upon the Government’s initial investment of $150 million for an immediate blitz on elective surgery waiting lists, announced earlier this year.
This new funding will deliver structural reform in the delivery of elective surgery, to ensure that there is lasting change in our hospitals. For example, this funding could be used to buy new, state-of-the-art surgical equipment and construct dedicated elective surgery units."