Submission on the development of new flexible funds for Medicare LocalsNCOSS believes that the primary objective of the Fund should be: “...to make it easier for all Australians to access health services through funding to… Read More
Submission to the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority's discussion paper on a draft pricing frameworkNCOSS broadly supports the proposed pricing framework, but has concerns about the potential unintended consequences for health equity, access to services, and investment in primary… Read More
Submission to the NSW Health Grants Management Improvement Taskforce Discussion Paper on the Grants Management Improvement ProgramIn this submission NCOSS argues that NSW Health must take a strategic approach to developing the funding policy, and that it must not undermine the… Read More
NCOSS brief on Partnerships for HealthThis NCOSS brief summarises NSW Health's response to the Grants Management Improvement Taskforce report.
Update on NSW Partnerships for Health - Health NGO funding reformThe Ministry of Health advised the Health NGO Advisory Committee meeting on 6 June that the next phase of the NGO funding reform is underway.… Read More
Submission on the draft National Primary Health Care Strategic FrameworkNCOSS believes a robust national Framework and State bilateral plans are essential to improve the coordination and integration of primary health services and improve health… Read More
Submission on the NSW Bilateral Primary Health Care Plan Consultation PaperThis submission begins by providing over-arching comments on the NSW bilateral plan. It then comments under each of the four strategic outcomes on the proposed… Read More
Interim report on not-for-profit community sector organisations' engagement with Medicare LocalsThe following report presents a summary of two round table discussions convened by NCOSS with not-for-profit community sector organisations (CSOs) about their engagement with NSW… Read More
Survey report: Not-for-profit community sector's engagement with NSW Medicare LocalsThis NCOSS survey was completed by 323 respondents from a range of sectors and geographic locations. The results show considerable variation in the extent and… Read More
Submission to Medicare Local ReviewNCOSS has been monitoring Medicare Locals' development since their inception in 2011.Our interest is in their engagement with the non-government community sector and their role… Read More
NCOSS Brief: Medicare Locals ReviewThis brief provides an overview of the Medicare Locals review report, NCOSS analysis of the recommendations, and the Government's response.
2014-15 Federal Budget - NCOSS Analysis of Health MeasuresThe 2014federal health budget focuses on reducing health spending and investing in medical research. The budget is cut by $428m in 2014-15, with a total… Read More