 e-Update Issue 5, 2007
Strategic Directions
Spotlight
Latest News
Latest Events
Contact Us
We hope you enjoy this fifth issue of the AIHPS update.
In the coming weeks and with the impending election on the 24th November, AIHPS will continue to provide updates on all key health news, reports and events via the AIHPS website.
We would also welcome any feedback and comments via the Feedback Form.
Strategic Directions
Each month we will update all E-update subscribers about the latest in the AIHPS work and research program.
Subscribe to e-Updates
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The last E-update for the year will be available by mid-December.
Roundtable & Seminar program
The last AIHPS Roundtable event entitled Health and Health Reform is everybody's business, was indeed a huge success, and we thank all those who presented and participated on the day.
We have received a fantastic response to our media coverage and a consolidated breakdown of all the media on the day and in the coming months will be posted on the AIHPS website.
The event summary of outcomes will be posted by the end of November for distribution and comment.
All the documents, presentations from all past AIHPS Roundtables are available from the AIHPS website.
Draft program of events for 2008
A draft program for AIHPS events in 2008 will be posted on the AIHPS website in early January 2008.
ANZHP
The Australian New Zealand Health Policy (ANZHP) open-access journal is ready to receive manuscripts that promote debate and understanding about health policy developments and practice in the regions.
For article submissions and for further information visit the ANZHP (BioMed Central) website
AIHPS Strategic Business Plan 2007-2009
The AIHPS Strategic Business Plan for 2007-2009 has been finalised and will be available by the end of this week. Hard copies are also available by request.
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AIHPS Spotlight
Each month we get an insight of our AIHPS members - this month's "Spotlight" is on Mitch Messer, Chair of the AIHPS Board...
 What is your current position?
I am the Director of Thinking Beyond Pty Ltd a company that provides support and services in areas such as project management, strategic planning and policy development. I am also the Chairperson of Consumers Health Forum of Australia, the national voice for health consumers. It helps shape Australia's health system by representing and involving consumers in health policy and program development.
What is your role in AIHPS?
I am currently the Chair of the AIHPS Board.
What motivated you to work in the health sector/chosen field?
I have had a long involvement in the sector as a consumer and an advocate. I believe that the health system needs input from all parts of the community not just the bureaucrats and medical/health professionals. Consumers use the various health services that make up our 'system' every day and can provide a balance to the views of those who fund, oversee and provide care. They are well placed to provide feedback and ideas on ways the system can be improved.
What do you hope to achieve in your position?
I hope to help strengthen the partnerships that are necessary between all stakeholders to improve healthcare in Australia. It is through partnerships that we can reduce the unecessary bickering that occurs throughout our various health care systems and allow improved health outcomes for Australia. There is much spoken of consumers being at the centre of health care - I want that to translate into being active partners and not have others speak on behalf of consumers as has been the case in the past.
 Latest News
National News
September
Scarcity of doctors will dog Labor's super clinics
Call for privacy must be balance with your health carer's need to know
At last we have a vision for a better and fairer health system
October
Abbott waters down hospital plan
PM seeks local control of hospitals
Libs weigh hospitals catch-up
Doctors slam federal hospital funding
Make doctors work 'like bush teachers'
International News
September
U.S health care improves, but costs too much: report
Health care premiums expected to jum 8.7% in 2008, study says
PM driven by own NHS experience
Lifestyle disease may double by 2015, WHO warns
Doctors offering no-interest loans to patients
October
Give patients a larger voice
Mistakes hospitals don't want you to see
Medicare premiums set to rise 3.1% in '08
More News
 Latest Events
November
Buying right: Strategies for purchasing health care that delivers (Arizona,USA)
AHHA Think Tank Exchange & 60th Birthday celebrations (ACT, Australia)
9th Australian Conference on Quality of Life (Melbourne, Australia)
6th National Conference on Emerging Researchers in Ageing (SA, Australia)
December
5th Health Services and Policy Research Conference 2007 (Melbourne, Australia)
Australia's Welfare Conference 2007 (ACT, Australia)
2008 - pre-event notification
February: Better choices better health: improving compensation outcomes (SA, Australia)
March: Diversity in Health 2008: Strengths and Sustainable Solutions (Sydney, Australia)
Chronic Disease Management Australia 2008 (Sydney, Australia)
July: Population Health Congress (Brisbane, Australia)
More Events
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