❓ Question regarding the potential impact of the Rudd government's proposed changes to the Medicare Surcharge Exemption on elective surgery waitlists for the elderly and disadvantaged in WA. The Minister's response is non-committal, pending further details.
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FEDERAL BUDGET — MEDICARE SURCHARGE EXEMPTION
Will the minister assure the elderly and disadvantaged that the Rudd government’s proposal will not further delay their waitlisted surgery? Mr J.A. McGINTY
Will the minister assure the elderly and disadvantaged that the Rudd government’s proposal will not further delay their waitlisted surgery? Mr J.A. McGINTY
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I need to see the detail of what is proposed and any counterbalancing measures. However, given the success we have already achieved with elective surgery waitlists, our priority is a greater focus on changing a number of aspects of elective surgery to ensure that we achieve increased throughput.
Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: I need to see the detail of what is proposed and any counterbalancing measures. However, given the success we have already achieved with elective surgery waitlists, our priority is a greater focus on changing a number of aspects of elective surgery to ensure that we achieve increased throughput.
I need to see the detail of what is proposed and any counterbalancing measures. However, given the success we have already achieved with elective surgery waitlists, our priority is a greater focus on changing a number of aspects of elective surgery to ensure that we achieve increased throughput.
Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: I need to see the detail of what is proposed and any counterbalancing measures. However, given the success we have already achieved with elective surgery waitlists, our priority is a greater focus on changing a number of aspects of elective surgery to ensure that we achieve increased throughput.
I need to see the detail of what is proposed and any counterbalancing measures. However, given the success we have already achieved with elective surgery waitlists, our priority is a greater focus on changing a number of aspects of elective surgery to ensure that we achieve increased throughput.
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