Embedding patient activation within Medicare reform: a practical mechanism for strengthening primary care

Australia’s health system continues to operate under sustained pressure. Chronic conditions affect approximately 15.4 million Australians and account for more than half of total disease expenditure. A substantial proportion of this burden is linked to potentially preventable complications, unplanned hospital admissions and emergency department presentations. Recent national reforms, including MyMedicare,...

Unlocking the ROI for Patient Activation Measure® (PAM®) in Australia: Evidence and Insights

Australia’s healthcare system faces significant challenges from the growing burden of chronic conditions. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), 15.4 million Australians (61% of the population) live with chronic conditions, contributing to healthcare expenditure exceeding $38 billion annually (1). These costs are largely driven by conditions...

Connecting care: Australia’s Digital Health Blueprint

The healthcare sector is witnessing an unprecedented technological revolution, fundamentally reshaping patient experience and healthcare delivery. Central to this transformation is the use of digital and data, as underscored in the recently released Australian Government Digital Health Blueprint and Action Plan 2023–2033. The plan outlines a ten-year vision leveraging innovative...

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