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Who are responsible for health care facilities and services?
Federal government
State or territory
Local government
Private sector
How is the federal government responsible for health care facilities and services?
Control funds obtained through taxes and allocate these to state or local health sectors. Operates assistance programs such as Medicare, PBS, as well as coordinates approved national health programs such as HIV/AIDS, and support special programs such as the National Heart Foundationand Royal Flying Doctor Service
What are the responsibilities for the state government in health facilities and services?
Responsible for providing funding for health and community
services such as public hospitals and medical practitioners.
regulate private hospitals and provide immunisation programs
What are the responsibilities of the local government in health care facilities and services?
Implementing state health policies and controlling local
environmental issues such as maintenance of recreational facilities.
Providing a range of personal, preventative and home care services such as waste disposal and Meals on Wheels
What are the private sectors responsible for in health care facilities and services?
Private hospitals and alternative health services such as dental,
physiotherapy and chiropractic services.
Privately run and funded organisations.
Community Groups.
Promoting health within a more concentrated or focused area of health, eg: Diabetes Australia and the Asthma Foundation.
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